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MJ05 FRU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,536 miles

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,815 miles

drivers front seat has play in locking device

passenger front seat has play in locking device

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

drivers front seat has play in locking device

passenger front seat has play in locking device

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,786 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight smear front wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,128 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,741 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,321 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,404 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)

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 FRU 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

MJ05 FRU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 FRU 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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