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FG05 RCO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,279 mi
Last recorded124,279 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,279 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 124,278 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,011 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,988 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,577 miles

off side rear wheel slightly down on effort on parking brake

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,577 miles

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

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

off side rear wheel slightly down on effort on parking brake

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2012 79,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front wheel tyre tread worn in inner side edge

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

off side rear wheel slightly down on effort on parking brake

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,157 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side rear wheel parking brake slightly down on effort

surface cut in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Pass 6 May 2009 47,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 36,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front seat back will not tip

Pass 13 May 2008 36,324 miles

off side front seat back will not tip

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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FG05 RCO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG05 RCO, 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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FG05 RCO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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