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ET05 DPN

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,157 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,574 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 57,441 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,173 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,887 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,226 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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ET05 DPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET05 DPN, 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 ET05 DPN registered?

ET05 DPN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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