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WM05 OFS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 OFS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,040 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,040 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,339 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 93,339 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust rear section clamp missing, causing rear section to hit rear suspension spring (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 88,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,356 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,739 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,007 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,007 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 56,601 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,233 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,322 miles

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber mountings deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres worn 2-3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

slight noise from steering

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,395 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,176 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 OFS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM05 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

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

Is WM05 OFS safe to buy?

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