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EJ05 VNT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VNT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 79,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,762 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

x2 front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,756 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

x2 front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,109 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,518 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 60,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 57,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 57,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,333 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,732 miles

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,630 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,630 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,700 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 VNT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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