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WV05 PXA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

130,618 mi
Last recorded130,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 PXA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 130,618 miles

Brake fluid contaminated incorrect cap fitted and not providing adequate seal (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear ((nearside rear only just acceptable) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has Slight Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 112,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has Slight Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 112,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 103,863 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 103,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Pass 13 May 2020 99,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 99,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,240 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,173 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 91,173 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic trims fitted and unable to inspect sills

Pass 29 May 2015 82,118 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 27 May 2015 82,118 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 29 May 2014 71,153 miles

front antiroll bar bushes slightly perished

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2013 68,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 67,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Fail 31 May 2012 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Pass 31 May 2011 65,834 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 54,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,707 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 41,669 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,110 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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WV05 PXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WV05 PXA, 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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WV05 PXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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