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RF55 HKN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,960 mi
Last recorded112,960 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HKN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,022 miles

O/S headlamp lens slightly fogged

Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S headlamp lens slightly fogged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,492 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 107,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,782 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,613 miles

Front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,829 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 88,824 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,128 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,850 miles

All tyres low on pressure.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cooling fan rubbing.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs are worn, further investigation required.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,850 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

All tyres low on pressure.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cooling fan rubbing.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs are worn, further investigation required.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,010 miles

oil filter leaking corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,945 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil filter leaking corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,272 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 HKN 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 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 RF55 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

RF55 HKN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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