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EF05 EXJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,004 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 90,004 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 86,276 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engin oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engin oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,186 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,818 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,474 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 11 Sep 2015 75,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,658 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres cracking around treads.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,327 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,326 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,258 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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EF05 EXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EF05 EXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 EXJ registered?

EF05 EXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EF05 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 EXJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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