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WV55 DTF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,347 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm.165/70r14. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm.165/70r14. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,306 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 90,306 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,050 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,418 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,578 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,316 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 DTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

WV55 DTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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