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RF55 HKV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 100,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,501 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,501 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure number plate resecured (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,242 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,212 miles

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

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

Check wheel alignment.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,062 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,062 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF55 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

Is RF55 HKV safe to buy?

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