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SA05 WUC

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 WUC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 80,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 79,688 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,601 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has cracks to sidewall and tread, no cords exposed.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 75,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,413 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,413 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)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall but no cords visable

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 496,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,695 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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SA05 WUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green 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 SA05 WUC, 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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SA05 WUC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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