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MW05 DWA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 76,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp bracket cracked but still secure

sump corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 76,346 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle has severe misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp bracket cracked but still secure

sump corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,111 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 73,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 67,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine sump corroded

nearside front headlamp lens cloudy

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,792 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine sump corroded

nearside front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,328 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Gearbox failure lamp illuminated on instrument cluster

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade is starting to smear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,267 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,514 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 8,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,397 miles

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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MW05 DWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW05 DWA, 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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MW05 DWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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