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RV05 GJY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GJY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,257 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Excessive corrosion in boot/wheel well

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,256 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both have no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Both headlamps heavily frosted

Excessive corrosion in boot/wheel well

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,219 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,313 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some corrosion on rear lower panel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 19,257 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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RV05 GJY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RV05 GJY, 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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RV05 GJY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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