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EA05 HVB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HVB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub on inner tread and cracking 185/55/15

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack around inner wall and scrubbing on edges of tread 185/55/15

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn

Fail 31 May 2016 44,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack around inner wall and scrubbing on edges of tread 185/55/15

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,564 miles

front tyres starting to crack around inner walls.Cords or ply not showing yet. 185/55/15

Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread.

offside front tyre bald on inner tread. 185/55/15

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread.

Pass 22 May 2010 20,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges. 185/55/14

Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,605 miles

rear tyres feathering on edges

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance showing imbalance - 16%

front brake performance showing slight distortion

Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,355 miles

front brake pads becoming low

front tyres feathering on edges

o/s/f brake performance showing slight distortion and imbalance

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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EA05 HVB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA05 HVB, 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 EA05 HVB registered?

EA05 HVB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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