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MJ05 BOF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BOF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,812 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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre In Poor Condition

Fail 25 Feb 2025 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre In Poor Condition

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,206 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 84,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,285 miles

Front both headlamps starting to mist, beam pattern ok

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted , effecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & tail pipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,669 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside drivers door and rear quarter has slight body damage

exhaust back box securely fitted but not fitted as of factory fitment

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,335 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,335 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak after flexi section, hole in exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, lens misted altering beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front both front tyres below 3mm tread

Offside Rear tyre tread low, and cracks in tread and sidewalls 165 70 14t

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,859 miles

Headlamp beam patterns deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn close to tread limit and badly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,113 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,113 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,070 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,590 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,790 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MJ05 BOF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ05 BOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 BOF registered?

MJ05 BOF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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