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RF55 TYD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 TYD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,120 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 87,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,079 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,890 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded going into silencer 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1.rear exhaust corroded going into silencer 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,095 miles

Bonnet release stiff

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

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 TYD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

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

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