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RN05 DYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 DYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,658 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and perishing badly

Pass 6 May 2011 36,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant system fan bearings are excessively noisy

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

Offside rear tyre is perished to excess

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,085 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 23,180 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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RN05 DYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RN05 DYJ, 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 RN05 DYJ registered?

RN05 DYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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