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RF55 HGL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HGL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,945 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,006 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 58,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,034 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 53,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,008 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 51,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,220 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 48,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,508 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,385 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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RF55 HGL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF55 HGL, 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 RF55 HGL registered?

RF55 HGL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is RF55 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 HGL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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