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MW05 DWK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DWK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 87,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beams no image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloady (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both top mounts worn and rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground subwoofer live feed (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts subwoofer live feed likely to touch exhaust pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

secondary bonnet catch missing

Offside Front brake flexi hose routed incorrectly with rubber wrapped around it to stop it rubbing the shock

Pass 20 May 2020 83,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 66,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,573 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,085 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,027 miles

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

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,027 miles

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,397 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

osr coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,514 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,971 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 DWK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW05 DWK, 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 MW05 DWK registered?

MW05 DWK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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