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RV05 OZS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OZS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,511 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked Yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Radiator cooling fan not cutting in

Radiator loose (Broken Bracket)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Slightly loose on back but secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator insecure

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 82,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slightly loose on back but secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator insecure

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front anti roll bar link rubber starting to perish

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation on inside of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front anti roll bar link rubber starting to perish

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre starting to perish/cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,148 miles

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Fail 27 Oct 2017 79,148 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,268 miles

Movement in front passenger seatback.

Nearside front tyre valve not visable.

Offside rear inner brake pipe swollen, covered in plastic coating.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Movement in front passenger seatback.

Nearside front tyre valve not visable.

Nearside headlamp aim poor.

Offside rear inner brake pipe swollen, covered in plastic coating.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,240 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,893 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsf head lamp contains condensation

sump pan is excessivley corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf head lamp contains condensation

sump pan is excessivley corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,192 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 36,238 miles

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

lower engine mount rubber completely split requires attention

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deterioated

Fail 7 Nov 2009 36,238 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)

lower engine mount rubber completely split requires attention

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deterioated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 OZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

RV05 OZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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