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MJ05 FPV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,764 mi
Last recorded46,764 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front sub-frame corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 21 May 2019 36,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 34,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,533 miles

surface corrosion on inner sill and suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

surface corrosion on inner sill and suspension components

Pass 27 May 2016 33,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 33,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 31,903 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 26,560 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2012 22,942 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 13 May 2011 19,974 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2010 16,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 12,914 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 12,914 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,530 miles

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 FPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FPV, 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 MJ05 FPV registered?

MJ05 FPV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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