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EX05 USS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,056 mi
Last recorded69,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 USS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc's worn, could not see pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps, lenses in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,570 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 63,385 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,107 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,085 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,917 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear gear box mount slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 44,917 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear gear box mount slight play

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,356 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,541 miles

o/s/r shock top bush slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,947 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 42,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,281 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,931 miles

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

bothside rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass crack

parking brake lever loose

rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,942 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 15,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,540 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 USS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX05 USS, 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 USS registered?

EX05 USS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 USS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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