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WP55 BNV

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 BNV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,103 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,103 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 131,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 116,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,466 miles

Offside Front seat back is worn / loose on pivot / mounting ....but still secure

Fail 17 Nov 2017 97,410 miles

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

Offside Front seat back is worn / loose on pivot / mounting ....but still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin Hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin Hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,212 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,212 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 7 Oct 2010 55,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,762 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,449 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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WP55 BNV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP55 BNV, 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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WP55 BNV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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