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FD55 VWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 VWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,022 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 92,019 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,199 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 86,179 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,506 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,506 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,583 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both antiroll bar d bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 57,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,328 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 41,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 31,187 miles

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 30,698 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2016 30,698 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 May 2015 30,251 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bumper damage

Fail 28 May 2015 30,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear bumper damage

Pass 28 May 2014 29,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,263 miles

both side rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 27,594 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 27,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2011 25,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slight corrrosion.

Pass 17 May 2011 25,831 miles

front brake discs slight corrrosion.

Pass 26 May 2010 25,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,155 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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FD55 VWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FD55 VWJ, 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 FD55 VWJ registered?

FD55 VWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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