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MM55 JEJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 JEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,900 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,357 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 79,357 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,309 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 71,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 54,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush cracked/perishing (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 46,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush cracked/perishing (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,451 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,106 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 18,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,274 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 15,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,073 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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MM55 JEJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MM55 JEJ, 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 MM55 JEJ registered?

MM55 JEJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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