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WV05 RTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 91,244 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,468 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,468 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,015 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 59,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,547 miles

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

advise front anti-roll bar bushes split and perrished.

advise front wipers smearing screen.

advise nearside inner cv gaitor weeping.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished and wearing low.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perrish.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,361 miles

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 14 Jul 2008 36,434 miles

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

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

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 RTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RTU, 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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What year was WV05 RTU registered?

WV05 RTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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