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WV55 HGP

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,763 mi
Last recorded83,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2018 83,759 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding not enough to show on RBT

Offside Front Brake slightly binding not enough to show on RBT

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding not enough to show on RBT

Offside Front Brake slightly binding not enough to show on RBT

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,885 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,885 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,450 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 HGP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

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

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