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WV55 DWK

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 135,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 135,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,120 miles

o/s hand brake cable casing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,116 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish head light poss new bulbs too (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s hand brake cable casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,018 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 112,225 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract.

n/s headlamp aim low.

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged.

o/s/f outer brake pad low and discs corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,620 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

head lamp lenses scratched

n/s/r top shock sbsorber bush starting to pull away

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2014 102,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

head lamp lenses scratched

n/s/r top shock sbsorber bush starting to pull away

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,119 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge - check wheel allignment

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,119 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge - check wheel allignment

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,325 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SURFACE CORROSION FLOOR AND CHASSIS PANELS

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SURFACE CORROSION FLOOR AND CHASSIS PANELS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,768 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,871 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 DWK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WV55 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

WV55 DWK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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