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EJ55 EFP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,819 mi
Last recorded73,819 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EFP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 73,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 73,819 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ( rear bush ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,884 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,928 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 34,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2011 26,043 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,553 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 12,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ55 EFP 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 EJ55 EFP, 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 EJ55 EFP registered?

EJ55 EFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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