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FP51 JCP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,393 mi
Last recorded176,393 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 JCP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 176,393 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 176,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 169,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 169,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 159,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 150,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,362 miles

Evidence of previous fuel leak from tank area

Front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 140,361 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Evidence of previous fuel leak from tank area

Front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 119,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,841 miles

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

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

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

exhaust weak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,814 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust weak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,763 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper split

Slight play in steering column

Fail 12 Mar 2008 24,612 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,612 miles

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

n/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,703 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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FP51 JCP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FP51 JCP, 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 FP51 JCP registered?

FP51 JCP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FP51 JCP safe to buy?

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