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LX55 RDV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,293 mi
Last recorded48,293 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 48,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats are folded the seat belts can not be checked during the test.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 43,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 38,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 37,832 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,823 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 37,823 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,268 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 34,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,942 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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LX55 RDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX55 RDV, 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 LX55 RDV registered?

LX55 RDV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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