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RA55 AEN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,300 mi
Last recorded173,300 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 AEN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 173,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 173,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 163,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 163,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 148,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,100 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 144,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2015 143,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in very poor condition (reccommend changing as slight front brake imbalance)(

Front no plate in poor condition

Wiper linkage has been temp repaired with cable ties (working at time of test)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,068 miles

corrosion in centre exhaust

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim(advise renewing asap)

front exhaust flexi pipe and front bracket worn

nearside headlamp glass tarnished,advise reneing in near future

offside rear tyre distorted but legal,advise renewing asap

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 4 Apr 2014 125,068 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in centre exhaust

damage to offside rear inner wheel rim(advise renewing asap)

front exhaust flexi pipe and front bracket worn

nearside headlamp glass tarnished,advise reneing in near future

offside rear tyre distorted but legal,advise renewing asap

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,225 miles

corrosion in exhaust

steering went stiff whilst driving vehicle in,but no faults reoccured whilst testing,advise closer inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in exhaust

steering went stiff whilst driving vehicle in,but no faults reoccured whilst testing,advise closer inspection

brake discs not excessively weakened due to being thick solid discs,but braking surface pitted,corroded and very worn,advise renewing asap

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,667 miles

nearside rear top shock bush worn

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner raised tread and distorted

Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,667 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner raised tread and distorted

battery tested due to poor starting from cold-(200amp only) battery fitted - tested 60% charged ,advise recharge

nearside rear top shock bush worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,635 miles

nearside front tyre down to 2mm(185/55/15v)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 72,635 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre down to 2mm(185/55/15v)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,473 miles

damage to off side front headlamp glass

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,045 miles

coolant leak from radiator

sump excessivly corroded and leaking

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 AEN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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