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WM05 NHF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,209 mi
Last recorded167,209 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 NHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 167,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 152,826 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,801 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,255 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 130,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 115,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 115,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and control arms are quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers - hub carrier attachment is corroded, advise to replace

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear inner arches are rotten

Fail 6 Feb 2021 103,867 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and control arms are quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers - hub carrier attachment is corroded, advise to replace

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear inner arches are rotten

Rear suspect rear wheel cylinders may be weeping but cant be sure, strongly advise having rear brake inspection

manifold/catalyst heatshields are insecure/rattling

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,317 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,322 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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WM05 NHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WM05 NHF, 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 WM05 NHF registered?

WM05 NHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for WM05 NHF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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