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RL54 OEJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,308 mi
Last recorded46,308 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,308 miles

both sides rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,153 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres sidw wall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2010 31,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,107 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,107 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 OEJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL54 OEJ registered?

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

Is RL54 OEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 OEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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