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MK55 WBG

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,743 mi
Last recorded55,743 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 55,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 55,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 52,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,414 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2015 40,677 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

e/m/l light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2014 37,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 9 May 2012 37,488 miles

engine light on fan not working

Fail 4 May 2012 37,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine light on fan not working

Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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MK55 WBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 WBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK55 WBG registered?

MK55 WBG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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