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FV55 EZX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 EZX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,917 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 110,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,846 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outers (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded! ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,846 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outers (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded! ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine over heated during emissions test fan did not come in

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,669 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,380 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 25,380 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)

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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FV55 EZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV55 EZX, 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 FV55 EZX registered?

FV55 EZX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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