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PJ05 JWA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 JWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 79,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 60,775 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,424 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,864 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,523 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,240 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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PJ05 JWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ05 JWA, 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 PJ05 JWA registered?

PJ05 JWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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