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HG05 TOJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,004 mi
Last recorded104,004 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,004 miles

Central Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,982 miles

both rear coil springs corroded both front shockabsorbers corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,289 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

driver seat latch mechanism not functioning as intended

Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

driver seat latch mechanism not functioning as intended

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,068 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,460 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs pitted on inner edge

parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,465 miles

horn starting to sound dull/harsh

nearside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

offside rear lamp unit has impact damage

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,465 miles

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

engine coolant level below minimum

horn starting to sound dull/harsh

nearside front wiper blade starting to streak/smear

nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

offside rear lamp unit has impact damage

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 15,784 miles

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

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

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 TOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG05 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

HG05 TOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is HG05 TOJ safe to buy?

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