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RN54 SBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 SBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,867 miles

engine sump very corroded and slightly leaking oil

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

front wiper blades split

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine sump very corroded and slightly leaking oil

front anti roll bar rubbers perished

front wiper blades split

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,119 miles

Corrosion on engine sump

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Patches of light corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has minor damage outside of the swept area

Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,119 miles

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

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

Corrosion on engine sump

Exhaust support rubbers slightly perished

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Patches of light corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has minor damage outside of the swept area

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support rubbers slightly perished

Exhaust system has light corrosion

Front service brake imbalance close to maximum limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Patches of light corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has minor damage outside of the swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust rear section has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,326 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,096 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre scuffet on inner edge & at 2mm

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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RN54 SBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 RN54 SBV, 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 RN54 SBV registered?

RN54 SBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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