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WR55 MZJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,043 mi
Last recorded121,043 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,043 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin l/h outer brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive l/h front top mounting corroded under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,385 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive l/h top suspension mounting area under bonnet slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking. Tyre size:185/55r15 82v. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,058 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some suspension components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 110,058 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some brake pipes and on some suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides near body mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,035 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 104,035 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,204 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,187 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Jan 2015 84,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 84,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,298 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 57,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,267 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front passenger door hard to open.

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on both inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly foul rear of vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,267 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges.

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

Nearside front passenger door hard to open.

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly foul rear of vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,783 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,997 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 19,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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WR55 MZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR55 MZJ, 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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WR55 MZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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