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EY05 ECA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ECA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,716 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 71,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,476 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 59,476 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,552 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,088 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,763 miles

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

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

tyre size : 165.70.14

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,662 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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EY05 ECA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EY05 ECA, 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 EY05 ECA registered?

EY05 ECA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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