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RF05 MBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 MBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,983 miles

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

driver seat damaged but not effecting seat belt operation

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 89,949 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,046 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear shocker top mounts are split

front bumper is damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,046 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

both rear shocker top mounts are split

front bumper is damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,640 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 68,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,575 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 59,662 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 49,394 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 38,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,330 miles

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

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 MBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

RF05 MBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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