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MM55 JHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,883 mi
Last recorded51,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,883 miles

both front tyres very cracked / perished

both rear tyres old / cracked

front subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 50,891 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 50,891 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 50,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake slight low effort

front subframe rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2023 49,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake slight low effort

front subframe rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,929 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 46,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,975 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

exhaust front pipe/catalyst flange corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,430 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output protector covers dirty (1.7.5a)

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,030 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,746 miles

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

dirt behind headlight protectors

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Jun 2011 26,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

vehicle looks in need of a service

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 JHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

MM55 JHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is MM55 JHL safe to buy?

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