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WV55 HFY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 HFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,511 miles

Driver's seat mechanism requires a firm push to be secured into position, but once secure, does not more inadvertently.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front grease on cv boot but no evidence of split/damage/insecurity

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside scuttle gutter blocked

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,483 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat mechanism requires a firm push to be secured into position, but once secure, does not more inadvertently.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front grease on cv boot but no evidence of split/damage/insecurity

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside scuttle gutter blocked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,251 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,251 miles

Emissions not tested cooling fan failed on test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,048 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,080 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,128 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake dice are thin

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,318 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 HFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

WV55 HFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is WV55 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 HFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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