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MW05 DWP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,001 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps and images are only just passable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside wiper linkage been repaired to not a very high standard but fully operational

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,982 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,401 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

TYRE SIZE 165/70/14

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,935 miles

non obligatory missing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 28,395 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake leaver has little reserve travell

non obligatory missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,656 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,214 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 DWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW05 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

MW05 DWP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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