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RF55 PMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,874 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,308 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,052 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,856 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes heavily split with movement

nearside rear tyre splitting in tread

Fail 24 Jan 2018 46,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted customers own (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber top bushes heavily split with movement

nearside rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,450 miles

both rear shock top rubber mounts splitting

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit and perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,165 miles

offside rear shock rubber bush weak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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)

offside rear shock rubber bush weak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,783 miles

air freshener removed from interior mirror - obscuring view

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,398 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,759 miles

both front tyres wearing onb outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,275 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 13,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,368 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 PMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

RF55 PMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is RF55 PMU safe to buy?

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