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EJ05 SXA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,126 mi
Last recorded67,126 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SXA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,677 miles

offside tie rod has slight play.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 57,677 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

offside tie rod has slight play.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 47,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,826 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 25,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,325 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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EJ05 SXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ05 SXA, 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 EJ05 SXA registered?

EJ05 SXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EJ05 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 SXA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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