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EA55 LZF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,976 mi
Last recorded85,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LZF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various underside corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

various underside corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 76,765 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,151 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 21 May 2019 54,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,743 miles

Offside Front washers only just provide enough liquid on screen

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,165 miles

hubcaps fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 43,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 40,637 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 30 Oct 2013 38,152 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,714 miles

gear selector fault or gearbox fault

Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres uneven wear

gear selector fault or gearbox fault

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,199 miles

front brake pads an discs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,020 miles

front pads an discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,286 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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EA55 LZF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA55 LZF, 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 EA55 LZF registered?

EA55 LZF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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