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EK05 VSJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 84,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,380 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,325 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 VSJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

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

Is EK05 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VSJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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