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FV05 RMZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,477 mi
Last recorded133,477 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 133,477 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 133,477 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 120,201 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

Fail 25 May 2017 120,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,439 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 87,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,417 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,560 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 60,381 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,068 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 32,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,288 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 RMZ 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

FV05 RMZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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