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EJ05 VOD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VOD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,922 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box rusted but not leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,719 miles

front discs pitted/ worn

rear exhaust rusted in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,427 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Knock on take up of drive, (warn lamp on dash)

Pass 6 May 2010 38,034 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 33,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2009 33,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,526 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 VOD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

EJ05 VOD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is EJ05 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VOD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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