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RF55 PJX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,048 mi
Last recorded78,048 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,738 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

sump corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,967 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 74,967 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Sump corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 69,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,766 miles

NSF Sun visor missing

NSF Wiper blade split but clearing screen

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF Sun visor missing

NSF Wiper blade split but clearing screen

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,812 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,933 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perished on inner off tyre wall

o/s/r tyre perished on inner off tyre wall

Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perished on inner off tyre wall

o/s/r tyre perished on inner off tyre wall

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 PJX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

RF55 PJX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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