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RV05 ULM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,740 mi
Last recorded110,740 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 110,740 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 110,621 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 97,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,015 miles

park brake has minimum reserve travel

slight deterioration of rear shockers bushes

Fail 29 May 2018 92,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake has minimum reserve travel

slight deterioration of rear shockers bushes

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 82,239 miles

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

slight deterioration of n/s headlamp patern

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,404 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 May 2015 78,092 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,782 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,916 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has curb damage to side wall and worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2010 27,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has curb damage to side wall and worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,188 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,652 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 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

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