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RV05 GKA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

105,197 mi
Last recorded105,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GKA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 105,197 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 105,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 101,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 93,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,287 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,285 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,385 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 58,378 miles

Offside Rear Water inside tail light lens- not effecting operation

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

Fail 11 May 2019 58,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 53,260 miles

Damage to vehicle

EML illuminated

Front exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Oil leak Minor

Fail 4 May 2018 53,260 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Damage to vehicle

EML illuminated

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

Front exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Oil leak Minor

Pass 5 May 2017 51,325 miles

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

Offside Scratches to vehicle body

Oil leak

Scratches to windscreen

Fail 5 May 2017 51,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

EML illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread

Offside Scratches to vehicle body

Oil leak

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 16 May 2016 49,784 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,694 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,108 miles

eml on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2015 45,108 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,653 miles

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

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

engine emission light stays on

Fail 11 Apr 2014 39,653 miles

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

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

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

engine emission light stays on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,286 miles

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

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

engine emission light stays on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine emission light stays on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

general corrosion to exhaust system

offside sun visor does not lock in position, for purpose of test postioned to the right

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2011 15,366 miles

E.M.L. on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,366 miles

E.M.L. on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,117 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to split

wiper blades getting poor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,273 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,677 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 GKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 RV05 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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