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FH05 ABZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ABZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 106,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,373 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,373 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking

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

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside [upper bush] rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly leaking

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 97,609 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,082 miles

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter slightly leaking

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,764 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 94,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,346 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,140 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 25 Jan 2017 86,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 73,745 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,613 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 18 Jun 2012 59,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,582 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,582 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,477 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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FH05 ABZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH05 ABZ, 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 FH05 ABZ registered?

FH05 ABZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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