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RK14 PLF

2014 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Fiat Punto45,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 PLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,585 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 77,523 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,501 miles

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2024 67,494 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion to front sub-frame

Fail 8 Sep 2023 59,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

slight corrosion to front sub-frame

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage to offside outer sill

Fail 14 Sep 2022 46,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

noise in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2021 42,259 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

noise in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,810 miles

slight damage to nearside front wing and offside rear quarter panel

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,686 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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RK14 PLF is a 2014 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 45,676 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 RK14 PLF, 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 12 years old, this Fiat Punto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK14 PLF registered?

RK14 PLF is a 2014 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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