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RF05 MFP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,267 mi
Last recorded137,267 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp lens starting to fade beam pattern

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 137,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp lens starting to fade beam pattern

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

sump corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

sump corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,777 miles

Front Brake backing plates touching discs

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (165/70R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger/rubber perishing

Rear Wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 126,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt low when retracting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,766 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt not fully returning but not affecting operation

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,766 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. not locking in upright position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat belt not fully returning but not affecting operation

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,800 miles

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear indicators faded

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,782 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear indicators faded

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 101,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,815 miles

engine management lamp on

osf tyre worn edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

osf tyre worn edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,498 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 67,368 miles

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

gear box oil leak

rear tyres perishing and wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,917 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 15,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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