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EF05 XTC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,552 miles

Bonnet pull missing

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,550 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet pull missing

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Oil filter corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,432 miles

bonnet pull handle

corrosion:- front wings

nearside rear tyre near limit

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,500 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,053 miles

engin managment light is on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,510 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,273 miles

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

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 XTC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 XTC, 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 EF05 XTC registered?

EF05 XTC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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