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RE05 ETJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ETJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,593 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 53,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot BOTH (2.7.4)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,912 miles

1,sump pan corroded.2,exhaust down pipe flexi corroded.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,577 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,730 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,477 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 18,513 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored And Corroded

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 18,513 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored And Corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,405 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ETJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE05 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

RE05 ETJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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