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EK05 VSU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,051 miles

h/lamps slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre very low inner edge and out of shape

Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/lamps slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre very low inner edge and out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,731 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,367 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Jun 2011 22,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,102 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 May 2009 20,346 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 19,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,378 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 VSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 EK05 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

EK05 VSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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