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EK05 RZB

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RZB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,568 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,566 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,804 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,460 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,458 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both side (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,749 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,915 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 61,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,244 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,849 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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EK05 RZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK05 RZB, 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 EK05 RZB registered?

EK05 RZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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