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FM05 FHJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 129,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,492 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 120,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,175 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 109,174 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 13 Apr 2016 103,407 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,200 miles

front number plate cracked.

n/s front tyre tread on legal limit.

n/s rear tyre tread on legal limit.1.6mm only.

temp repair on o/s headlamp security, due to front bumper damadge. new o/s headlamp unit required.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked.

n/s front tyre tread on legal limit.

n/s rear tyre tread on legal limit. size ~ 165/70.14.

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 FHJ 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 61.9%.

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 FM05 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

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

Is FM05 FHJ safe to buy?

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