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EA55 LZO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LZO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @1.85mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @2.05 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,168 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust system condition (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened Corroded 30cmsof front lower arm mountings (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front inoperative (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both rear due to hand brake cable failure (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @1.85mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread @2.05 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,986 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 117,986 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,912 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,460 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)

bonnet catch defective

nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

offside rear lower reflector missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,455 miles

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

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

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

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)

bonnet catch defective

nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

offside rear lower reflector missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013
Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LZO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 EA55 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

EA55 LZO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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