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HJ05 LAO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber snapped & rear rubber cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear some corrosion to inner wheel arch

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber snapped & rear rubber cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear some corrosion to inner wheel arch

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 87,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,360 miles

front exhaust mounting cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 82,360 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mounting cracked

hand brake travel long but not exccessive

Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,022 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle........

Front Strongly adv both front headlamps only just met requirements getting poor condition......

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 79,020 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely Heavy binding to offside front brake....... (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail lamp dimming fault on offside rear lamp.... (4.2.3 (c))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle........

Front Strongly adv both front headlamps only just met requirements getting poor condition......

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

beam images are slightly blurred

slight damage around bodywork nothing sharp

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

beam images are slightly blurred

o/s/r of body is dented

rear exhaust mount is broken

Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam images are slightly blurred

o/s/r of body is dented

rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear coil springs are corroded

slight damage to o/s/r of body

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,751 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,057 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,764 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,764 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,769 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,739 miles

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

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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HJ05 LAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ05 LAO, 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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HJ05 LAO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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