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EX05 MVA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MVA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

coolant leak from bottle lid

Fail 21 Sep 2021 85,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected painted black so cant see light clearly (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected painted black so cant see light clearly (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items are corroded on vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chip in screen

coolant leak from bottle lid

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,686 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,782 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,630 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,850 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm inner bushes split

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,272 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust corroded & support bracket corroded through

Off side rear tyre craked & perished

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs inner surface corroded & scored

Off side rear seat belt cracked & perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,415 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs inner surface corroded & scored

Off side rear seat belt cracked & perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nsr tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,068 miles

front pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,450 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 11 Mar 2010 30,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,184 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 MVA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

EX05 MVA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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