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FV05 LHJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,373 mi
Last recorded55,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2025 55,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hard on body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper linkage badly worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,306 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,643 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,657 miles

Both inner rear sills are deteriorated, gearbox oil seal has seepage

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,625 miles

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal is seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension is corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 44,623 miles

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

Both rear inner sills are corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal is seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension is corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge and has ageing cracks also n/s/r tyre has ageing cracks

Pass 28 May 2019 40,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 39,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 38,580 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 38,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,871 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 33,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,114 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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FV05 LHJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FV05 LHJ, 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 FV05 LHJ registered?

FV05 LHJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is FV05 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 LHJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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