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ET05 DSU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,437 mi
Last recorded97,437 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,437 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 97,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 87,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 87,651 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 72,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,179 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Offside Front seat doesn't allow access to rear

Fail 21 Apr 2018 69,179 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Offside Front seat doesn't allow access to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 68,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 6 May 2016 59,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,955 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is starting to rust

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,012 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 4,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

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