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RA05 XPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 134,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Feb 2017 126,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,413 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,008 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 105,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,696 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,839 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 XPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

RA05 XPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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