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RJ05 ZFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,875 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 39,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 37,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 37,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,339 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 31,339 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,226 miles

nearside front tyre valve perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2013 26,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 RJ05 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 ZFA registered?

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

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