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RN05 XCZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 XCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rear rubber mount deteriorated

Rear tyres smooth on tread edges

wiper motor parking mode not working

Fail 18 Nov 2025 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rear rubber mount deteriorated

Rear tyres smooth on tread edges

wiper motor parking mode not working

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,848 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 54,848 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,281 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,281 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,276 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,846 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,846 miles

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

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 XCZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

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

Is RN05 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 XCZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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