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RV05 UKS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UKS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around cat. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured From front lambda (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,084 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 117,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bracket bolt (2.5.A.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe section (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak leak from sump bung ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,726 miles

bonnet release sticking.

engine sump badly corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

bonnet release sticking.

engine sump badly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,997 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 UKS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV05 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

RV05 UKS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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