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SH05 WEX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,093 mi
Last recorded94,093 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WEX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,691 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,009 miles

Parking brake has met minimum standard, Adjustment or replacement might be required

Fail 19 Oct 2023 86,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has met minimum standard, Adjustment or replacement might be required

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,960 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,706 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 30 May 2013 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 50,974 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2012 49,659 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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,097 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,097 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,716 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,572 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2008 22,571 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH05 WEX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH05 WEX, 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 SH05 WEX registered?

SH05 WEX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is SH05 WEX safe to buy?

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