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RA55 ADU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ADU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,519 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Feb 2014 92,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre minor splits

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,641 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,640 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,458 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil level on minimum

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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RA55 ADU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA55 ADU, 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 RA55 ADU registered?

RA55 ADU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is RA55 ADU safe to buy?

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