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EK55 XLE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 161,685 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 161,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 normal (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 154,002 miles

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

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

Rear gear box mounting weak

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 145,013 miles

exhaust manifold heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

sign of water leak from engine hose or pipe

Fail 21 Sep 2015 145,013 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold heat sheild insecure

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

sign of water leak from engine hose or pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2014 136,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,526 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 23 Sep 2010 79,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 79,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,173 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,977 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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EK55 XLE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 EK55 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 XLE registered?

EK55 XLE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 XLE safe to buy?

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