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RF05 DFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 43,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,159 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,304 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,074 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,229 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,240 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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RF05 DFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF05 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

RF05 DFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is RF05 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 DFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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