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MM55 JFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 JFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 89,586 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,342 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,652 miles

all the bushes on the front anti roll bar are perished

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

both rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,624 miles

Drivers seat back release not working

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,609 miles

Drivers seat back release not working

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,012 miles

Drivers seat back release not working

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,088 miles

n.s.r mud flap melted from exhaust

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

n.s. body moulding insecure

rear exhaust rusty/slightly blowing around weld

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,719 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

off side front seat will not tilt

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,312 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,471 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 JFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

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

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