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RF55 TYA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 105,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,238 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,459 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,980 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,563 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 48,563 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TYA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

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