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EF55 ZTP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZTP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

HEAT SHIELD AROUND CAT ALL LOOSE

Fail 15 Sep 2021 139,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

HEAT SHIELD AROUND CAT ALL LOOSE

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,961 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,207 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 127,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,914 miles

Both anti roll bar D bushes deteriorated

Exhaust hangers centre and rear deteriorated

Gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Handbrake cable swollen

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing on side wall

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,072 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,072 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,638 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 35,638 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,602 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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EF55 ZTP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF55 ZTP, 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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EF55 ZTP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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