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EX05 USV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,969 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Backrest structure broken (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 71,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

gears selector insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,924 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,512 miles

165/70r14

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to tailgate

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,895 miles

front tyres high level tread bald on edges

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/r sill damaged and lip bent

rear bump stops insecure/damaged

slight oil leak

split around front down pipe around lambda sensor

Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,895 miles

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

front tyres high level tread bald on edges

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/r sill damaged and lip bent

rear bump stops insecure/damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,422 miles

165/70r14

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poor beam patterns both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,534 miles

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

o/s/r lower sill damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 28 Aug 2012 30,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,924 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 USV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 USV, 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 USV registered?

EX05 USV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 USV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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