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RV05 ULR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,564 mi
Last recorded85,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,505 miles

Slight play steering column assembly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play steering column assembly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,949 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,023 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,023 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,410 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,623 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ULR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

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