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RA05 XPX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,763 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,160 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,160 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,710 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bushes on Suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,926 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,558 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,558 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)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,794 miles

165 / 70 r14 T

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tapping noise coming from gearbox and also car is quite gerky when reversing and can hear noises from the gear box

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,794 miles

165 / 70 r14 T

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tapping noise coming from gearbox and also car is quite gerky when reversing and can hear noises from the gear box

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XPX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

RA05 XPX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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