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MW05 FBJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,773 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,022 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,871 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,871 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,515 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,226 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded around mounting bracket

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,889 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking and perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,442 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls split+perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 28,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,200 miles

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,036 miles

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

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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MW05 FBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW05 FBJ, 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 MW05 FBJ registered?

MW05 FBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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