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RF05 VVJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,452 mi
Last recorded50,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 50,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 46,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,580 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn unevenly

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 31,757 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,297 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,658 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,508 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 VVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

RF05 VVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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