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WR05 VGE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,241 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,032 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 91,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on the inside edges

nail in nearside front tyre

slight oil leak from the rocker cover

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on the inside edges

nail in nearside front tyre

slight oil leak from the rocker cover

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface cracks o/s n/s rear o/s n/s front tyres

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,839 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cracks o/s n/s rear o/s n/s front tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,469 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 VGE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

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

Is WR05 VGE safe to buy?

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