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RN05 VPC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 VPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 65,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,372 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,285 miles

chip in screen

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,613 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap detached from door

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,707 miles

Exhaust Flexible Section Deteriorated But Not Leaking Gas

Minor Oil Leak

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed Along Edges

Offside Front Seat Tilt Not Working

Parking Brake Travel

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Cords Or Ply & Tread Low Both Edges 165 70 14 81T Falken (2014

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low Inner Edge 165 70 14 81T Falken (2014

Rear Both Shock Absorber Upper Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 3 Dec 2016 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,227 miles

Damage Along Nearside, Scuff To Offside Rear & Offside Door Moulding Adrift

Drivers Seat Wont Tilt Forward But Passengers Seat Does

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Smears

Rear Both Shock Absorber Top Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,149 miles

Exhaust blow from back box

Exhaust corroded

Slight water leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,047 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre close to limit inside edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 28,046 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre close to limit inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested wet

Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,138 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 17,045 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 17,045 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RN05 VPC, 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 RN05 VPC registered?

RN05 VPC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is RN05 VPC safe to buy?

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