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EA05 XMC

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XMC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy (rattly)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy (rattly)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 77,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,088 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,088 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,159 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 20,159 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,610 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 11,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,712 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 XMC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

EA05 XMC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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