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HX05 RZL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 RZL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sides with inds (4.2.3 (c))

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,653 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear side light / ind interacting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded hold and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear side light / ind interacting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,650 miles

Front disc corroding inner face

Oil leak engine ()

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

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven low inner / outer edges near wear bars

Fail 20 Jun 2017 60,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front disc corroding inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside head light lens deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

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

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven low inner / outer edges near wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,622 miles

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

engine oil leak

suggest tracking

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

suggest tracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 49,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,339 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,912 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,286 miles

Exhaust system rusty in areas.

Front subframe rusty.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,847 miles

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

Slight freeplay from the top steering column bearing.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight freeplay from the top steering column bearing.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,776 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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HX05 RZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX05 RZL, 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 HX05 RZL registered?

HX05 RZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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