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RE05 ETZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,719 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,719 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,246 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber

rear inner sill and outer sills and sill ends

Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,445 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,314 miles

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

both front brake disc corroded

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2020 82,989 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,904 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,719 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Minor oil leak

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,429 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 ETZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

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

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