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HG05 FJP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 FJP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,180 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,061 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,061 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,873 miles

Poor patterns both dipped beams

Offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low - 3mm

Offside rear and nearside front tyres getting low - 4mm

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,873 miles

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

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

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

Center exhaust corroded

Offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low - 3mm

Offside rear and nearside front tyres getting low - 4mm

Poor patterns both dipped beams

Pass 29 Mar 2013 84,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,407 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,144 miles

starter motor noisy

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,144 miles

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

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

starter motor noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,565 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,565 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,067 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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HG05 FJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HG05 FJP, 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 HG05 FJP registered?

HG05 FJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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