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RE05 ETX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ETX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs rusty

windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs rusty

windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,044 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

wipers smearing front screen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,113 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 10,108 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RE05 ETX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETX, 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 RE05 ETX registered?

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

Is RE05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ETX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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