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MJ05 FRN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,625 mi
Last recorded53,625 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FRN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,625 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 49,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,287 miles

plastic brake pipe cover insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,286 miles

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

n/s sunvisor cannot be secured up

plastic brake pipe cover insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,765 miles

rear coil springs have corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,540 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,467 miles

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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MJ05 FRN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

MJ05 FRN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 FRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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