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WG05 NXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,227 mi
Last recorded115,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 NXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,227 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,682 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 105,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing off on outer edge,s. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing off on outer edge,s. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,247 miles

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

engine cooling fan not working

Fail 30 Dec 2015 100,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cooling fan not working

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,532 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor and lences opaque. o/s/r tyre side wall cracking. n/s/f brake disc inner edge worn.Slight bind to o/sa/f brake.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 79,532 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor and lences opaque. o/s/r tyre side wall cracking. n/s/f brake disc inner edge worn.Slight bind to o/sa/f brake.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,844 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 50,285 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 50,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,814 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre split & perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,183 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,847 miles

NEARSIDE rear tyre badly perished and cracking, RECOMMEND REPLACE.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished and cracking. Recommend replace.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,232 miles

nearside rear tyre very perished

offside rear tyre starting to perish iner wall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,725 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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WG05 NXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG05 NXL, 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 WG05 NXL registered?

WG05 NXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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