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FV05 RMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 105,501 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,171 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,171 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,812 miles

NSF & NSR tyres cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,807 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF & NSR tyres cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,752 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,938 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,513 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake will soon require attention to travel.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,862 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 46,821 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,741 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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FV05 RMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV05 RMU, 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 FV05 RMU registered?

FV05 RMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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