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WU55 LAO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engin covers fitted

oil level low

osf tyre tread worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,786 miles

both rear shock absorber top rubbers split / worn

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre wearing low / cracked in places

pass airbag has been de-activated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,803 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/sf tyre wearing on inner / outer treads

n/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

slight wear and free play in n/sf and o/sf steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/sf tyre wearing on inner / outer treads

n/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

slight wear and free play in n/sf and o/sf steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WU55 LAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU55 LAO, 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

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What year was WU55 LAO registered?

WU55 LAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is WU55 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 LAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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