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FH05 ACJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,578 mi
Last recorded56,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ACJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 May 2019 45,048 miles

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 May 2019 48,048 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

offside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 29 May 2018 38,972 miles

corrosion build up on rear subframe of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside and nearside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak around oil filter housing

Fail 29 May 2018 38,972 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion build up on rear subframe of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

offside and nearside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak around oil filter housing

Pass 22 May 2017 31,107 miles

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Fail 19 May 2017 31,101 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Pass 17 May 2016 22,708 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 19 May 2015 17,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 16,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 15,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,182 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 23 May 2011 12,996 miles

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

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)

front discs lipped and corroded

small part of high level brake light out

Pass 24 May 2010 11,629 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 11,629 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 21 May 2009 9,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,124 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 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ACJ, 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 ACJ registered?

FH05 ACJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is FH05 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 ACJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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