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WP55 FHZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,173 miles

rear blade split

water leake

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 72,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,865 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 68,855 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 63,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

battery clamp insecure

front sub frame and suspension rusty

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,196 miles

front axle slight corrosion

n/s h/lamp lens deterated

rear springs very rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,585 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,974 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 45,960 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,487 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated

play in lower steering column coupling

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,154 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,462 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 15,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,465 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 FHZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

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