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RV05 ULP

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ULP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 114,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 114,532 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn out (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 109,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,821 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2016 101,821 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2015 95,805 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 14 May 2014 90,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 90,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 84,992 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 78,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,374 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,417 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,051 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

RV05 ULP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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