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MJ05 NFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,178 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,225 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,975 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,644 miles

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

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 NFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

MJ05 NFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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