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EJ05 VNU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,728 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,049 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Sat Nav) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 69,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 56,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

oil level too high

Pass 11 May 2012 56,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 56,238 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 55,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 39,983 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 VNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ05 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is EJ05 VNU safe to buy?

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