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ET05 DRO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DRO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,310 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 92,305 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 75,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,490 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,686 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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ET05 DRO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ET05 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

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

Is ET05 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DRO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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