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RL54 GVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,978 mi
Last recorded92,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 GVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,978 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

slight markings on windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

slight markings on windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,602 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,379 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,383 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 24,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RL54 GVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RL54 GVZ, 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 RL54 GVZ registered?

RL54 GVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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