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WR05 VGC

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 79,820 miles

brake warning light on

front exhaust join has slight blow

front pads slightly low

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/f side repeater cover missing

Pass 14 May 2013 70,785 miles

front exhaust join has slight blow

Fail 14 May 2013 70,785 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust join has slight blow

Pass 18 May 2012 62,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 51,001 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 51,001 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2010 40,766 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre has small gash on outer sidewall

n/s/r seat has childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tred area

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a screw and nail in tred area

o/s/r tyre has crascking to outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2010 40,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre has small gash on outer sidewall

n/s/r seat has childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tred area

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a screw and nail in tred area

o/s/r tyre has crascking to outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2009 28,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 19,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VGC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR05 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

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

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