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EJ54 VPE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,784 mi
Last recorded88,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VPE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,784 miles

both h/light lenses starting to fade

Fail 10 Jan 2017 88,784 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken (7.1.1)

both h/light lenses starting to fade

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,260 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,881 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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EJ54 VPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ54 VPE, 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 EJ54 VPE registered?

EJ54 VPE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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