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EJ05 TZE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,642 mi
Last recorded163,642 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 163,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 29 Jun 2017 146,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,980 miles

advisory engine sump poruis

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

advisory both rear tyres are deteriated preished

advisory exhaust front flex broken but not blowing

advisory front anti roll bar rubber are deteriated

advisory gearbox mounting deteriated

Fail 7 May 2016 139,929 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front antiroll bar d bush rubbers perished

fan bearings have collapsed

front flexi broken but not blowing

gearbox mount bush deteroiated

rear tyres perished

sump is poruis

Pass 20 Sep 2014 133,249 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 133,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,431 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,431 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front wiper blade smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,852 miles

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

front exhaust rubber mounting is incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front exhaust rubber mounting is incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 90,192 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,192 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2010 76,513 miles

N/s/r deteroiated

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r out of shape

o/s/r tyre deteroiated

Fail 28 Aug 2010 76,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/s/r deteroiated

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r out of shape

o/s/r tyre deteroiated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,328 miles

Coolet Fan Bearing worn And Squeking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,048 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 TZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TZE, 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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EJ05 TZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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