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EF54 URV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 URV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 96,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 95,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 95,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,210 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel binding when inspecting manually

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,398 miles

Offside Front wheel binding when inspecting manually

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,153 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,097 miles

Slight bind on offside front brake

Under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 82,097 miles

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

Slight bind on offside front brake

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,014 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,013 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn off on edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,123 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,123 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolent leak from radiator

Exhaust tail pipe missing/corroded

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,005 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolent leak from radiator

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,133 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 22,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,105 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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EF54 URV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EF54 URV, 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 EF54 URV registered?

EF54 URV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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