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WV55 BFO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,960 mi
Last recorded65,960 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BFO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,960 miles

both rear brake ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer cv gator deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

water leak present

Fail 9 Feb 2021 65,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake ferrules corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer cv gator deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

water leak present

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,712 miles

Both front D-clamp bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 64,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front D-clamp bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,624 miles

Both rear brake ferrules corroded

Both side rear coil springs corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front anti-roll bar link outer bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,665 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,536 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,536 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,697 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,466 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,905 miles

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

offside front tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre has several chunks out of sidewall

Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre has several chunks out of sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2010 34,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,951 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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WV55 BFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV55 BFO, 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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WV55 BFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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