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WG05 VZN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,753 mi
Last recorded88,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 VZN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,619 miles

Front Exhaust flexi corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 80,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,713 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 60,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp beam slightly defective

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,059 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,930 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,439 miles

wipers in poor condition -----ns door mirror damaged -----nsr tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,412 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 VZN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG05 VZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 VZN registered?

WG05 VZN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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