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WR05 VJU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,163 mi
Last recorded75,163 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,163 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,065 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Outer cover sills fitted

Rear exhaust deterated

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,749 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,795 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers rubber mounts starting to split

front bumper damagede

front number plate damged

rear box corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 37,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,052 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 VJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

WR05 VJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WR05 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 VJU shows 12 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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