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FM05 HZL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,042 mi
Last recorded29,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,042 miles

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

both rear upper shock bushes worn slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 23,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,934 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 22,924 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 14,619 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,489 miles

S.R.S. LAMP ON

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,670 miles

165/70TR14

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 7,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,982 miles

airbag light on

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 HZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

FM05 HZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HZL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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