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RA55 UUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 79,676 miles

Emissions not tested major oil leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 70,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 63,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,640 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 26,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,220 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,838 miles

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 UUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

RA55 UUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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