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RF05 VVG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,238 miles

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

Nearside rear tire slightly perished on outer wall.

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tire slightly perished on outer wall.

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,156 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre has slightly been cut inner side.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished on outer wall.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,791 miles

Damage to rear tailgate.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,791 miles

Damage to rear tailgate.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,489 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,780 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,929 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,495 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 VVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

RF05 VVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is RF05 VVG safe to buy?

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