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WV55 OFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,579 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,575 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure tail box mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 114,568 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dims when operated with side lights (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with side and indicator when all operated (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes and outer rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber shielding also broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box secured with string, cable ties and wire. Not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,550 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 101,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

drivers seat backrest worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,847 miles

steering warning light is on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,847 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

steering warning light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,059 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,153 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 22,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,592 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,719 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 OFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

WV55 OFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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