MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
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
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre perished
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres wearing inner edges
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
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
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
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
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
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
stonechip in windscreen, rear shock absorber rubbers cracking, n/s/r tyre cracking in tread, damage on wheel trims, oil on gearbox
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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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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