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RF05 CVV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 CVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,419 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,466 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

the rear wiper blade incomplete.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 97,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam please check light output / product on lens (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

the rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 9 Apr 2020 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer metal showing signs of corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,740 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorbers noisy

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 30,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,276 miles

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

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

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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RF05 CVV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF05 CVV, 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 RF05 CVV registered?

RF05 CVV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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