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WJ05 FYS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,821 mi
Last recorded112,821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,821 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust tailpipe corroded and small hole

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,821 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust tailpipe corroded and small hole

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,987 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,437 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering Column Universal Joint Locking Device inappropriate.

Fail 5 Feb 2019 101,242 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside and Offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering Column Universal Joint Locking Device inappropriate.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle rusty

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear's (2.7.3)

slight knocking from rear shocks?

Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,683 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor dropping down (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle rusty

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear's (2.7.3)

slight knocking from rear shocks?

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,120 miles

bit of frosting offside front headlamp lens

bit of play in steering rack

exhaust mountings cracking

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

rear seat belts a bit slow to retract

some undercutting to front brake discs

various seat belts some freying

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,678 miles

hint of play in steering rack

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

various seatbelts fluffing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

hint of play in steering rack

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

various seatbelts fluffing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,380 miles

Front tyres getting low

Slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,137 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both front outer suspension anti roll bar bushes to lower arms cracking

some undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

areas of exhaust system rusting

both front outer suspension anti roll bar bushes to lower arms cracking

offside rear tyre tread 1.8mm and sidewall cracking

some undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2013 60,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f headlamp leveller inop o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,431 miles

o/s/f headlamp leveller inop slight staining n/s bottom corner of radiator knock in steering colume

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,021 miles

o/s/f headlamp leveller inop surface corrosios exhaust wheel trims scratched

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,383 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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WJ05 FYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 WJ05 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

WJ05 FYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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