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WR05 VHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,025 mi
Last recorded75,025 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,025 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,907 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,152 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,933 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)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,898 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,886 miles

edges of both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,180 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,180 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,605 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 VHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR05 VHL?

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What year was WR05 VHL registered?

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

Is WR05 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 VHL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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