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AJ55 UBL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UBL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 133,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 129,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,736 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2022 120,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,913 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 115,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,197 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,693 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R Tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose, ferrule also slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,073 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Park brake only just passed test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,422 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,152 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ55 UBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 UBL, 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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AJ55 UBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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