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PJ05 WZS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,196 mi
Last recorded66,196 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WZS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 66,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,892 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,892 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,940 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 51,940 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

horn starting to sound rough

middle exhaust section corroding

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking/wearing onto 2mm markers

neraside rear tyre wearing close to 2mm markers

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating/marked

offside rear tyre wearing close to 2mm markers/slight cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,330 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,898 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PJ05 WZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ05 WZS, 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 PJ05 WZS registered?

PJ05 WZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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