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RA05 COJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,286 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear passenger seats missing

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

Fail 11 Oct 2019 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear passenger seats missing

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,170 miles

Both exhaust rubbers cracking

Both front headlights cloudy

Slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,051 miles

Offside Front Seat Tilt not working

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,982 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,981 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,152 miles

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

rear bump stops loose

Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,152 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear bump stops loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 57,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,702 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 46,395 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 40,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,083 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,083 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 27,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

adv both rear tyres starting to perish and split on sidewalls.......

adv nail in offside rear tyre........

adv rear exhaust box corroded......

Pass 2 May 2008 27,156 miles

adv both rear tyres starting to perish and split on sidewalls.......

adv nail in offside rear tyre........

adv rear exhaust box corroded......

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 COJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA05 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

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

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