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WP55 FGD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 FGD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 58,437 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 58,427 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides cables corroded/ damaged but functional (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from O/S/F + N/S/F gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 55,723 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak from broken flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi has a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 Tyre on 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage from O/S/F + N/S/F gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,369 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides 'D' Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Flexi Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sun Visor Can't be Secure in Closed Position

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Fail 21 Mar 2024 53,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides 'D' Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Flexi Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sun Visor Can't be Secure in Closed Position

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,977 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Front Lower Rear Gearbox Mount Slightly Deteriorated ()

Handbrake Slight Travel

N/S/F Sun Visor Can't be Secure in Closed Position

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in Grease/Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides Requires to be Changed Soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Components General Rust

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,949 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor cant be secured in closed position

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded heavily - both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel - offside lazy

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sun visor cant be secured in closed position

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded heavily - both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside lazy (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake travel - offside lazy

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,883 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,022 miles

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

Nearside sun visor cant be secured in closed position

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside sun visor cannot be secured in a closed position

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,947 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,773 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,168 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,696 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,545 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 FGD 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 75%.

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

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