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RA05 KOU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,044 miles

Both Rear Springs Corroded

Slight Exhaust Blow - Rear Box

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,042 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Both Rear Springs Corroded

Slight Exhaust Blow - Rear Box

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,867 miles

EML

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,867 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,126 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 62,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,061 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,061 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,527 miles

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

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

n/s/r floor damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008

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 KOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

RA05 KOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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