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RV55 FVR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 107,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,669 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed FRONT SECTION BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2024 95,434 miles

Front FLEXI SECTION NEEDED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2024 95,434 miles

Front FLEXI SECTION NEEDED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 86,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,900 miles

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 18 Dec 2018 78,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 16 Dec 2017 68,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush age cracked and perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,559 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,646 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper streaking / smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished and splitting (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and age cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2015 54,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper streaking / smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished and splitting (2.7.4)

both rear tyres heavily perished and age cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,219 miles

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

front tyres aged cracked and legal time of test ony

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,028 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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RV55 FVR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV55 FVR, 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 RV55 FVR registered?

RV55 FVR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is RV55 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 FVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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