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ET54 XEO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,249 mi
Last recorded82,249 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XEO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr body sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,342 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,394 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,339 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,011 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 17,011 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ET54 XEO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ET54 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET54 XEO registered?

ET54 XEO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is ET54 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 XEO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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