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RK05 CVG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floors corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2023 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advanced corrosion to all areas of vehicle floor pans and inner sill panel

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 137,388 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,582 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 125,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2019 125,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,850 miles

Electrical wiring insecure batt terminal wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 116,850 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Electrical wiring insecure batt terminal wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 107,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside dip beam image slight distortion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on suspension and components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,818 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on structure suspension and components

screen marked

wet when tested

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,940 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,939 miles

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Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 60,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,455 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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RK05 CVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RK05 CVG, 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 RK05 CVG registered?

RK05 CVG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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