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FM05 FHD

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,626 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 110,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,912 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight both front (1.1.1 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to nearside body

rear engine mount slightly perished

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,048 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damage to nearside body

rear engine mount slightly perished

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,649 miles

back rest of n/s/f seat loose

exhaust tail box rusty

front tyres strarting to wear on edges

n/s/f door out of adjustment.

o/s/r indicator faded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 48,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

back rest of n/s/f seat loose

exhaust tail box rusty

front tyres strarting to wear on edges

n/s/f door out of adjustment.

o/s/r indicator faded

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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FM05 FHD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM05 FHD, 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 FM05 FHD registered?

FM05 FHD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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