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RF55 TYH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,188 miles

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,074 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,577 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,286 miles

some front subframe corrosion.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some front subframe corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,146 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 129,866 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 5,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,856 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 TYH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

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

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