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WU55 LBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,611 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount on back box defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,173 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,748 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,715 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,109 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,395 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,220 miles

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

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

both rear tyes wearing on inner and outer edges

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 LBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBV, 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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WU55 LBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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