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WV55 HLC

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lots of welding front to back

Fail 29 May 2026 106,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lots of welding front to back

Pass 30 May 2025 104,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear AXLE CORRODED SLIGHTY

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 96,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 96,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 96,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end corroded and holed behind petrol filler neck . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting has corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower reflector is missing , however reflectors in rear light units satisfy the minimum requirements .

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides badly perished - made in 2014 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 89,773 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 89,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,295 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 76,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing at the top (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face of disc badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face of disc badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,327 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

Front Cooling fan noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,192 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)

slight cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 43,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,662 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 40,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,997 miles

o/s/r shocker top bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,028 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 HLC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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