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RE05 ERO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ERO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,697 miles

advise both headlamp patterns weak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,697 miles

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

advise both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,639 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

asvise kerb damage to nearside front sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

asvise kerb damage to nearside front sidewall

Pass 21 May 2010 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 45,845 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 37,684 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,757 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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RE05 ERO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 RE05 ERO, 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 RE05 ERO registered?

RE05 ERO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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