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FM05 HZJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,301 mi
Last recorded108,301 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 108,301 miles

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

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 8 May 2019 108,299 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,293 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light illuminated

possible issue with cooling fan not working

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,526 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT GLASS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISY

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISY

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,328 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded!

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2011 43,815 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 34,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

FM05 HZJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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