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RA05 COH

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 COH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,439 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust flexi broken (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,503 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 80,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,968 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,766 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 flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both lamps misted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald 165 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,532 miles

both rear shock bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,898 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 53,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front headlamps are misty, slightly reducing light output

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,220 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,906 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,457 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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RA05 COH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RA05 COH, 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 RA05 COH registered?

RA05 COH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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