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RF55 PKA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,107 mi
Last recorded130,107 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 PKA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 130,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 130,105 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 110,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 110,995 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 110,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake imbalance

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake imbalance

Fail 23 Jul 2021 95,479 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,050 miles

Exhaust Is Very Poorly Aligned And Is Very close to Fuel Tank, and Rubber Hangers Are in very Poor Condition also

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides heavily worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Swept area of windscreen Must Be Free to see through ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides are Corroded causing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of white paint underside of vehicle and tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,659 miles

Offside Rear view mirror casing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2019 78,659 miles

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

Offside Rear view mirror casing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 58,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,327 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear and cracking.

rear tyres cracking around tread and walls. 185/60/4

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,711 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 43,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,886 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,122 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 PKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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