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RN05 DYW

2005 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 DYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,269 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,101 miles

advies poor op bonet cachadvise front tyers low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 54,101 miles

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

advies poor op bonet cachadvise front tyers low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,402 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,608 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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RN05 DYW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

RN05 DYW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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