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RA55 AEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy tail pipe rusty and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy tail pipe rusty and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,447 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,357 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,042 miles

nsr hub cap missing

Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr hub cap missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn on outer tread

rear wiper split/

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,943 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on legal limit

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 AEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA55 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

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

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