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RF55 PNJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,111 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,582 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front and rear central bridge (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 51,896 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 51,883 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,015 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 38,691 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,691 miles

mil light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,228 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 35,228 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,124 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,678 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 PNJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

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

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