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WV55 HGZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,364 mi
Last recorded114,364 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 HGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,364 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,990 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,255 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears top bushes (2.7.4)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,255 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe above o/s/f wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears top bushes (2.7.4)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 76,388 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,322 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,848 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both rear tyres perrishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs wearing thin?

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,736 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 HGZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

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

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