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WJ05 FYP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,882 mi
Last recorded169,882 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FYP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 169,882 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody has surface rust

Pass 13 May 2017 155,291 miles

coil spring corroded both rear worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 155,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing outer wall (4.1.E.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing from outer wall (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,226 miles

gearbox mount is split

Fail 5 Apr 2016 149,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

gearbox mount is split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 145,654 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2014 135,570 miles

both beam patterns weak

noise from o/s/f top strut mounting / seized

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt

Fail 18 Apr 2014 135,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,765 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,986 miles

engine leaking oil

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,679 miles

unable to check any three rear seat belts

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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WJ05 FYP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ05 FYP, 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 WJ05 FYP registered?

WJ05 FYP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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