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RV05 ULW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,661 mi
Last recorded110,661 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 ULW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,489 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately hand brake travel req attention service (3.5.1n)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes req clean wax oil (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both worn req pollish lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyres close change soon (4.1.E.1)

sills floor chassi req underbody wax oil grease

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,489 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes req clean grease (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,604 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake disc pitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,575 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,530 miles

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

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 ULW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

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