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WP55 EXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 EXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating and heavily split

Fail 16 Dec 2016 79,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil level low

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating and heavily split

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in tread on offside rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in tread on offside rear tyre

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,474 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 73,325 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,328 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,949 miles

drivers door lock damage

Fail 5 Jan 2012 41,949 miles

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

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

drivers door lock damage

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,212 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,212 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,464 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 EXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

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

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