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AO55 RKV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,772 mi
Last recorded127,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 127,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower gear box mount rubber bush excessively worn

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sun visor can not be secured in a closed position

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

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

lower gear box mount worn

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & centre mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sun visor can not be secured in a closed position

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

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

lower gear box mount worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,011 miles

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 109,011 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,942 miles

All exhaust rubber mountings split and deteriorating

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not staying in up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut mounting deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust rubber mountings split and deteriorating

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not staying in up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring close to inner wing

Offside Front upper strut mounting deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,389 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

nearside sunvisor wont stay up

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sunvisor wont stay up

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 85,825 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside sunvisor wont stay up

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,755 miles

Nearside sun visor does not stay up

both front tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth and both heavily worn on the edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,125 miles

Oil leak

Passangers sunvisor does not stow away

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Passangers sunvisor does not stow away

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,617 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,617 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,744 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,979 miles

exhaust system heavy surface rust

Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system heavy surface rust

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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AO55 RKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO55 RKV, 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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AO55 RKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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