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RJ05 ZDS

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,507 mi
Last recorded24,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 24,507 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 24,504 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 23,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 22,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 22,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 19,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 17,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,256 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 13,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,371 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 8,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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RJ05 ZDS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ05 ZDS, 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 RJ05 ZDS registered?

RJ05 ZDS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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