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RF05 MFO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,691 miles

Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective causing light diffusion affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly half shaft seal.?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 96,690 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor does not store secure. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed scrubbed to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective causing light diffusion affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly half shaft seal.?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 94,476 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,451 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both h/lamps, lenses fogged , no clear pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

passenger sun visor does not secure to out of use position.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 90,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

passenger sun visor does not secure to out of use position.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,916 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front headlamp beam image weak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

oil filter corroded & leaking slightly

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,916 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front headlamp beam image weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

oil filter corroded & leaking slightly

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,217 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,700 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 80,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,460 miles

eng oil sump corroded,(perforated and leaking)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 64,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,993 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,111 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 MFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

RF05 MFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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