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EA05 KOV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,238 miles

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

front sub frame rusted and in poor condition.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 111,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front sub frame rusted and in poor condition.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 103,525 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,093 miles

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s front tyre low.

Fail 5 Mar 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s front tyre low.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,474 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 83,496 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,066 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,835 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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EA05 KOV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA05 KOV, 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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EA05 KOV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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