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RL05 XSC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket is broken and loose , rear rubber mount is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill lip damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket is broken and loose , rear rubber mount is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill lip damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,202 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,183 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,962 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 80,962 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,047 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,960 miles

Nearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 64,892 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,399 miles

Couldn't see into front brakes properly

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,945 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s & o/s front tyres worn low on inner edges, but are not exposing cords at this time.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,393 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

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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RL05 XSC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL05 XSC, 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 RL05 XSC registered?

RL05 XSC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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