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RF05 VVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,559 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

General under-body corrosion to all suspension & brake components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Chassis rail corroded - sill corroded.

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,528 miles

Rear exauist box deteriated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,528 miles

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

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

Rear exauist box deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,405 miles

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

Rear exaust box deteriated

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,336 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,336 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

aux belt deteriorated and weakend

noise from the nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

throttle anti slip missing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,596 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,739 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 VVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

RF05 VVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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