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EJ55 EFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,632 mi
Last recorded80,632 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 80,632 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,069 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,774 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,769 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 52,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 40,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,355 miles

nearside rear tyre walls perishing

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,917 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 17,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,021 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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EJ55 EFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ55 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

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

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