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RF05 VUY

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VUY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,142 miles

both sills and floors corroded and weak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 60,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floors and sills weak

Fail 23 Jun 2018 60,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floors and sills weak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,701 miles

o/s/sill got filler in

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,763 miles

os sill under-sealed

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o.s.rear inner sill corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 39,082 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o.s.rear inner sill corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 35,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion around off side rear jacking point

Pass 22 May 2012 33,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion around off side rear jacking point

Fail 22 May 2012 33,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion around off side rear jacking point

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake flexi has slight twist

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,084 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 VUY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

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

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