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MJ05 FSU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,206 mi
Last recorded106,206 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,206 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 106,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,252 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,767 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,459 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,459 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

oil level low

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre compound cracking

rear & offside front wiper blades torn

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre compound cracking

rear & offside front wiper blades torn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,246 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,971 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre compound cracking

rear blade torn

steering rack noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre compound cracking

rear blade torn

steering rack noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,624 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,545 miles

offside rear seat belt slight damage

Pass 29 May 2009 30,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MJ05 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

MJ05 FSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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