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RV05 ULS

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,803 mi
Last recorded40,803 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ULS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 39,842 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,504 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 31,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,682 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 10,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,197 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 ULS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

RV05 ULS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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