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RA55 UWB

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,372 mi
Last recorded134,372 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UWB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 134,372 miles

both front brake discs corroded

brake inspection

corrosion to catalyst convertor joint

corrosion to engine sump(weeping oil)

corrosion to exhaust middle section

general surface corrosion to vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front brake discs corroded

brake inspection

corrosion to catalyst convertor joint

corrosion to engine sump(weeping oil)

corrosion to exhaust middle section

general surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,727 miles

Front both wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush

Offside Rear nail in side wall

catalyst heatshield insecure and rattling

exhaust front pipe corroded and leaking slightly

general surface corrosion to underneath vehicle components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 114,893 miles

Front discs worn

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres close to marker bars and wearing edges

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres close to marker bars and wearing edges

Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,439 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 99,439 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,427 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 79,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 75,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 42,770 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 30,928 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rattle from flexi pipe on centre exhaust section

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 UWB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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