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MJ05 FTC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,628 mi
Last recorded108,628 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 108,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp dim.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Park brake reading low (70Kgs)

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,078 miles

Engine oil sump corroded & leaking.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre - tread cracking.

Offside Rear park brake - slightly low reading.

Rear Park brake performance limit only just met - 16%.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,078 miles

Engine oil sump corroded & leaking.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre - tread cracking.

Offside Rear park brake - slightly low reading.

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

Rear Park brake performance limit only just met - 16%.

Pass 23 May 2016 105,805 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 103,129 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 103,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,420 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,907 miles

handbrake has excess travel

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency (17%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,907 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,827 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 FTC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FTC, 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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MJ05 FTC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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