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MF55 RCU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 RCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 129,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 123,145 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to o/s of front sub frame

Fail 26 Oct 2019 123,145 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to o/s of front sub frame

Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,981 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,980 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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

Oil leak top of engine and below engine. ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,798 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 84,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in drivers seat back

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak on the engine

Fail 5 Oct 2013 67,218 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil leak on the engine

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box is corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,188 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid is low

exhaust back box is corroding

sump is badly corroded and has oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 31,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MF55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MF55 RCU, 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 MF55 RCU registered?

MF55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MF55 RCU safe to buy?

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