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RF05 DGX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 117,545 miles

Headlights in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,286 miles

Front front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 106,286 miles

Front front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 101,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar d bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front exhaust hanger rubbers are perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front shock absorbers are corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lights are frosty. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe also corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle is corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,677 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 95,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,308 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

cooling fan noisey

Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,204 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

cooling fan noisey

Pass 1 May 2012 63,333 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2011 51,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,917 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,032 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 DGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF05 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

RF05 DGX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RF05 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 DGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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