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EF55 ZVE

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZVE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 142,592 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 135,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,433 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front all 4 anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front exhaust rubber and bracket missing

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,931 miles

Bonnet pins fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE SPLITTING

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXXY PIPE BADLY CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS AGE CRACKED

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 125,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 97,513 miles

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

ns/os rear wheel arch inner wings dirty

rear wiper blade defective[M/D]

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,512 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake imbalance in rear service brakes

ns/os rear wheel arch inner wings dirty

rear wiper blade defective[M/D]

Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,949 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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 ZVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 ZVE, 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 EF55 ZVE registered?

EF55 ZVE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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