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RA05 KNG

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KNG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all rear underside slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 99,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all rear underside slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions just met (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SUSPECT PUNCTURE ()

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

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,461 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system excessively rough suggest check o/s/f upper mount (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor no able to secure (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions just met (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre SUSPECT PUNCTURE ()

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,338 miles

eml displayed

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,466 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 79,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 79,973 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,528 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated on side walls

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriated on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,621 miles

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

rear gearbox mount perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,174 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 KNG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KNG, 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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RA05 KNG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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