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HF05 ECA

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 ECA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,275 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,084 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 95,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,679 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty.

Fail 6 May 2017 85,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

exhaust back box rusty.

Pass 21 May 2016 81,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 75,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 69,450 miles

corroded exhaust

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 63,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 63,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres very badly worn and will need replacing soon

rear silencer very badly corroded and may split and blow soon

Pass 25 May 2012 57,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,533 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 41,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,890 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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HF05 ECA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HF05 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.

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What year was HF05 ECA registered?

HF05 ECA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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