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MA05 UBJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,960 mi
Last recorded54,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,960 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 54,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,429 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front wiper blades torn but clear screen effectively

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front subframe corroded

Front wiper blades torn but clear screen effectively

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,987 miles

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,291 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,179 miles

both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring has lower end section missing but still correctly seated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,179 miles

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

both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front coil spring has lower end section missing but still correctly seated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,420 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front discs slightly worn

offside tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,420 miles

front discs slightly worn

offside tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 11,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cracked at outer sidewall

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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MA05 UBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MA05 UBJ, 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 MA05 UBJ registered?

MA05 UBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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