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EX05 MUV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,737 mi
Last recorded115,737 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MUV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,797 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,259 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,259 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 57,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,741 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 38,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear upper shock mounts splitting

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre low tread outer tyre edges

offside front tyre outer tyre wall cut

rear tailgate latches but does not lock,barrel damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2009 38,724 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear upper shock mounts splitting

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre low tread outer tyre edges

offside front tyre outer tyre wall cut

rear tailgate latches but does not lock,barrel damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,315 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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EX05 MUV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 EX05 MUV, 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 EX05 MUV registered?

EX05 MUV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 MUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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