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RA05 XPW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,177 miles

Drivers seat back very worn but not issecure.

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

Off side main beam faulty, but working at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,359 miles

the front brake pads look worn

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

the rear exhaust mount has deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,359 miles

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

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

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

the front brake pads look worn

the rear exhaust mount has deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 61,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,441 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,986 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 27,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XPW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 XPW registered?

RA05 XPW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is RA05 XPW safe to buy?

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