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EA05 HVT

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,650 mi
Last recorded74,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HVT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 74,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 73,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,288 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,288 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,367 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box end (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,367 miles

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box end (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,163 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp aim bit blurd

offside rear tyre has puncture nail in sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,616 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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EA05 HVT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA05 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

EA05 HVT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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