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RF55 TXY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 TXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,046 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

cooling fan not working

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,383 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,594 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 71,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,591 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 68,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,431 miles

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

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

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Rear silencer mount splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,361 miles

front brake discs excessively pitted and worn

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs excessively pitted and worn

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,292 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,185 miles

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

slight corrosion to sump

Fail 8 Jul 2009 20,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,668 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,653 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 TXY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

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

Is RF55 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 TXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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