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WV05 RSZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RSZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 128,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust outer skin coming off

Fail 25 Aug 2020 128,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml on

rear exhaust outer skin coming off

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box detiorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 119,568 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with all rear lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm temporary use only (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment column uj to rack loose !!! (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box detiorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,672 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 107,672 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay stored (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,679 miles

Rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,860 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,860 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens. showing no aim pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,806 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP IS DETERIORATED.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front HEADLAMP IS DETERIORATED.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,369 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,682 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,318 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,318 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,103 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 RSZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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