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EA05 KOW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,203 mi
Last recorded108,203 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,895 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENES CLOADED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,895 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENES CLOADED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,581 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs scored

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,633 miles

Air bag warning light showing

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,633 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air bag warning light showing

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,077 miles

Both rear top shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Brake warning light showing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,850 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil leak

O/s/f & n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,316 miles

Front pads worn low

Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,316 miles

Front pads worn low

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KOW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

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

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