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WV55 OOU

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,816 mi
Last recorded129,816 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 8 Sep 2020 129,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,328 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 119,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,772 miles

Bonnet leaver broken

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

Front offside and nearside tyres below 3.00mm and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 97,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet leaver broken

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

Front offside and nearside tyres below 3.00mm and worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,416 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,966 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 50,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,424 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 29,424 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,365 miles

front brake discs signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 16,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 OOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

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