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WJ05 OBY

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,790 mi
Last recorded114,790 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,790 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 109,496 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,361 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,960 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 93,960 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,369 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,883 miles

Rear tyres cracking, sump rusty & leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,306 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,919 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,919 miles

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

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 OBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ05 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

WJ05 OBY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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