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MP51 DJP

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

49,817 mi
Last recorded49,817 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP51 DJP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill/sill end area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor @ both sides rear jacking point areas corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 55,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside & nearside floor pan/jacking point areas corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 49,117 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front cv gaiter split & leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside & nearside floor pan/jacking point areas corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 47,700 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear floorpans corroded@ jacking point areas

Fail 20 May 2024 47,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear floorpans corroded@ jacking point areas

Pass 16 May 2023 46,134 miles

front lower suspension arms and sub frame corroding

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 18 May 2022 44,171 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 42,828 miles

rear axel corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 41,632 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,771 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 39,769 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 37,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear park and service effort slight low advise re work

Pass 22 May 2017 36,001 miles

hand brake just passed at 17 percent

Fail 22 May 2017 35,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake just passed at 17 percent

Pass 20 May 2016 33,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 33,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 31,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 31,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,348 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)

Fail 27 May 2014 30,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 27,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 27,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,327 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,327 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,775 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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MP51 DJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MP51 DJP, 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 MP51 DJP registered?

MP51 DJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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