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ET05 TXF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 TXF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 127,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 120,986 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 120,982 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,567 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear join

various suspension components correded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper blade torn

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various marks to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 84,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres wearing low and cracking in tread

rear wiper blade torn

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various marks to body and wheel trims

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perishing

oil residue on engine

rear wiper blade torn

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perishing

oil residue on engine

rear wiper blade torn

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,167 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,167 miles

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

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

anti roll bar bushes cracking

brake pipes obscured

child seats fitted, rear seats and belts not checked

front tyres slightly cracking

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres cracking

wheel trims dammaged

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,918 miles

stonechip in windscreen, rear shock absorber rubbers cracking, n/s/r tyre cracking in tread, damage on wheel trims, oil on gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,859 miles

Slight smear from wipers. Rear tyres wearing low & cracking in treads. Slight corrosion & wear to front brake discs. NS driveshaft oil seal leaking. Front anti roll bar bushes split. Front brake pads wearing low

Wheel trims damaged. Brake hoses perished. Suspension bushes flexing under load. Rear shock absorber top bushes split & flexing. Poor damping action to osr shock absorber

Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,971 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 TXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

ET05 TXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is ET05 TXF safe to buy?

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