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RN05 XDE

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 97,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,161 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 86,161 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 64,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,158 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,485 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,592 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 21,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,991 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 XDE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

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

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