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PN55 RZO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,910 mi
Last recorded147,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 RZO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,910 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,745 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 20 Sep 2016 133,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 130,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,206 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,803 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 98,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,315 miles

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

rear wiper blade badly worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,587 miles

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

advise a slight front service brake imbalance of 15% was recorded.

advise the rear boot area floor hasnt been fully checked due to the condition inside

rear wiper blade rubber is worn out

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise a slight front service brake imbalance of 15% was recorded.

advise the rear boot area floor hasnt been fully checked due to the condition inside

front offside wiper blade rubber is worn

rear wiper blade rubber is worn out

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,144 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

bonnet catch seized solid remove lubricate to carry on with mot test !

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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PN55 RZO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN55 RZO, 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 PN55 RZO registered?

PN55 RZO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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