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RL54 SXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 SXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,396 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s dipped beam pattern poor. Headlamp outer cover deteriorated,affecting pattern.

o/s/r bumper reflector missing.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 77,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s dipped beam pattern poor. Headlamp outer cover deteriorated,affecting pattern.

o/s/r bumper reflector missing.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,171 miles

both front tyres, treads wearing outer edges.

exhaust tail mounting split & not located correctly.

n/s headlamp outer cover deteriorated, affecting beam pattern.

o/s outer sill lower flange damaged

o/s/r bumper reflector missing

o/s/r tyre perished

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2012 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres, treads wearing outer edges.

exhaust tail mounting split & not located correctly.

n/s headlamp outer cover deteriorated, affecting beam pattern.

o/s outer sill lower flange damaged

o/s/r bumper reflector missing

o/s/r tyre perished

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,527 miles

exhaust rear mounting split & incorrectly located

o/s outer sill lower flange damaged

o/s/r bumper reflector missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2011 58,524 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear mounting split & incorrectly located

o/s outer sill lower flange damaged

o/s/r bumper reflector missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,897 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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RL54 SXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RL54 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

RL54 SXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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