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WR05 VFX

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 VFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,389 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 79,389 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,509 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking on tread.

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 May 2012 57,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 50,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil not showing on dipstick ( very low )

Pass 29 May 2010 42,022 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 33,595 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 33,595 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,167 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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WR05 VFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR05 VFX, 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 WR05 VFX registered?

WR05 VFX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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