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WP55 DXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 DXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 100,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 86,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 59,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,056 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,994 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 25,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 19,344 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 14,469 miles

Front brake disc corroding

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 10,107 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,777 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 8,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front discs badly corroded/pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 7,497 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 7,497 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

some play at hand brake lever.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 6,767 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 5,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 4,504 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 DXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP55 DXL, 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 WP55 DXL registered?

WP55 DXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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