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WV55 HGE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 154,500 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 144,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 123,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,921 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r upper shock mount/bush perished

slight blow from mid/center section

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,921 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r upper shock mount/bush perished

slight blow from mid/center section

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside and offside front brake disc,s slight pitting and worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,076 miles

Nearside and offside front brake disc,s slight pitting and worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,626 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 HGE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV55 HGE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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