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WP55 EKL

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 40,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill, Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Wheel Arch ** Near Fuel Filler ** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,856 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,821 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,591 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,248 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 34,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal???? ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,995 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 24,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,269 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box corroded

Gearbox leaking oil slightly from nearside oil seal

Nearside rear brake flexi corroded slightly

Offside front brake flexi corroded slightly

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil leaking from gaiters

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,420 miles

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2010 15,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 15,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,713 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 EKL 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 81%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

WP55 EKL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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