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RF55 PLN

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,828 mi
Last recorded34,828 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 PLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 34,828 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,439 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 31,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,735 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 27,854 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 24,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 23,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 16,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,426 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,820 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 PLN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 PLN registered?

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

Is RF55 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 PLN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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