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GV55 RVA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RVA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damage and corrosion

front panel and grill(s) damaged

handbrake cable corrosion

headlights deteriorating

lower engine/stabiliser mount worn

n/s headlamp top bracket fractured but headlamp secure

rear exhaust mount cable tied

sump pan corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 126,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damage and corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front panel and grill(s) damaged

handbrake cable corrosion

headlights deteriorating

lower engine/stabiliser mount worn

n/s headlamp top bracket fractured but headlamp secure

rear exhaust mount cable tied

sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,167 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 117,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and back (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,401 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,140 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak

outter casing of hand brake cables deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,140 miles

oil leak

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

outter casing of hand brake cables deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cables deteriorated

passengers airbag turned off

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

passengers airbag turned off

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,632 miles

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,184 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,246 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,907 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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GV55 RVA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 RVA, 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 GV55 RVA registered?

GV55 RVA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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