MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
signnes of repare to off side front of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side front sun visor broken.
near side front sun visor broken.
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EA05 XLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA05 XLW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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