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KU05 TWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 TWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,976 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 92,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,156 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,964 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,019 miles

both headlamp lenses pitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 65,019 miles

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

both headlamp lenses pitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 573,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,786 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Coil springs rusty

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,822 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 43,814 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips

coil springs rusty

front pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,440 miles

chips

coil springs rusty

front pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,028 miles

chip in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,466 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KU05 TWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU05 TWJ, 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 KU05 TWJ registered?

KU05 TWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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