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RL54 OEF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 OEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,406 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,404 miles

Emissions not tested due to high readings and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb starting to go white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,534 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,530 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil level very low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear offside tyre age perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,968 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,447 miles

wear n/s front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 36,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,097 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 18,097 miles

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

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 OEF 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 54.5%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

RL54 OEF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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