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ET05 TWX

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,959 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efforts low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,695 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp patterns weak [ covers deteriorated]

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No edge on rear wiper blade

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,695 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)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp patterns weak [ covers deteriorated]

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No edge on rear wiper blade

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,729 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,500 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,500 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,298 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,177 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 TWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

ET05 TWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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