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WV55 BMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,313 mi
Last recorded35,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,450 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded, Pads 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights misty

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded, Pads 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights misty

Passenger airbag light on

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,035 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 27,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,415 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 23,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,027 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 21,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush split[ top bush] (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,624 miles

n.s.f coil spring rubber cup not fitted correctly

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,624 miles

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

n.s.f coil spring rubber cup not fitted correctly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,063 miles

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

n/s/f air bag switch off [ air bag light on ]

Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,705 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 17,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 11 Sep 2012 15,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,379 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 BMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 BMU, 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 WV55 BMU registered?

WV55 BMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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