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RV55 FWF

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,950 mi
Last recorded92,950 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FWF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 18 Feb 2017 72,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,371 miles

Rear indicators faded

Exhaust back box rusty

Offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,835 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished

Front suspension subframe rusty

Front tyres worn to the legal limits on the tread shoulders and are perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Nearside front road wheel rim is distorted

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn low

Rear indicators faded slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,835 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished

Front suspension subframe rusty

Front tyres worn to the legal limits on the tread shoulders and are perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Nearside front road wheel rim is distorted

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and worn low

Rear indicators faded slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,917 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade juddering in service

Offside rear tyre aged (7yrs), perished and worn to 1.6mm on the inner tread shoulder

Slight exhaust gas leakage at the middle to rear joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,891 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade juddering in service

Offside rear tyre aged (7yrs), perished and worn to 1.6mm on the inner tread shoulder

Slight exhaust gas leakage at the middle to rear joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,791 miles

Nail in nearside 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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RV55 FWF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

RV55 FWF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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