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RV05 KNS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 KNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 127,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,714 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body damage

rusty exhaust

under car rusty

Fail 2 May 2019 113,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body damage

rusty exhaust

under car rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,773 miles

under car rusty and exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer has slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Mar 2015 68,288 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,234 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 41,729 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,279 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 35,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,688 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 KNS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KNS, 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 RV05 KNS registered?

RV05 KNS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is RV05 KNS safe to buy?

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