CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ05 UHN

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,062 mi
Last recorded32,062 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UHN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,062 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 32,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 31,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,869 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,452 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 29,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/72/14 worn on edges and sidewall damaged and heavily scuffed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,267 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 25,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 23,666 miles

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

o/s rear top shock absorber bush perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,666 miles

o/s rear top shock absorber bush perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,087 miles

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s rear top shock absorber bush deteriorating but no excessive movement

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,893 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 19,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,458 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,476 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ05 UHN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ05 UHN?

You can check the full history of MJ05 UHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ05 UHN registered?

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

Is MJ05 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 UHN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ05 UHN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ05 UHN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.