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RE05 EVK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 141,092 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 141,092 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,013 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 138,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,177 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,555 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable casing slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone REAR vertical mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,197 miles

Coolant leak Metal coolant pipe ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak Metal coolant pipe ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS&OS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,794 miles

Emissions not tested Large hole in exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS&OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,062 miles

Front exhaust steady bracket fractured.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,547 miles

OS wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,484 miles

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

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

Signs of exhaust knocking on rear axle.Probaly when vehicle is fully loaded.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,051 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Vehicle presented for test in a muddy condition.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,045 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)

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

Vehicle presented for test in a muddy condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,062 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,112 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 EVK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

RE05 EVK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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