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RF05 VVB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VVB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 117,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front cut in sidewall tyre

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil residue on sump

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,070 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 109,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,588 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,141 miles

brake pads wearing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,992 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,507 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,598 miles

front screen stonechipped

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,645 miles

stonechips front screen

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,518 miles

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

offside front tyres worn on edges

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 VVB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

RF05 VVB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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