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RE05 HMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,786 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,127 miles

underbody/sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 65,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,616 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 144,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 116,632 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 107,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,964 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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RE05 HMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE05 HMU, 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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RE05 HMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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