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EA05 XLW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XLW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,326 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 78,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,709 miles

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 22 Sep 2015 74,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

o/s/f chassis evidence of accident damage, been straightened and painted white, not considered to be weakened or dangerous, and not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Oct 2012 62,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

managment light on

o/s and n/s front tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,160 miles

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

signnes of repare to off side front of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,158 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,728 miles

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

front brake pads look low / unable to fully inspect/

near side front lower ball joint rubber boot split/ no play found in ball joint/

repared damage to off side front

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake service

front brake pads look low / unable to fully inspect/

near side front lower ball joint rubber boot split/ no play found in ball joint/

repared damage to off side front

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,950 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front sun visor broken.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,628 miles

near side front sun visor broken.

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 XLW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

EA05 XLW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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