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RV55 FXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine cooling fan noisey

Near side and off side headlamp lens faded

Near side headlamp lens cracked and damp inside

Off side rear outer wheel arch damaged

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

Rear bumper off side reflector missing

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,451 miles

nearside headlight condonsated

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 6 May 2016 72,693 miles

Cap missing from radiator.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System blowing at rear of silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rear box support rubber perished and collapsing.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Condensation within headlamp.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone to anti-roll bar mounting bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15/82V Tread at limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Check strap noisy/insecure.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone to anti-roll bar mounting bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20"Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cap missing from radiator.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System blowing at rear of silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rear box support rubber perished and collapsing.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Condensation within headlamp.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone to anti-roll bar mounting bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15/82V Tread at limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Check strap noisy/insecure.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone to anti-roll bar mounting bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,220 miles

offside rear wing damaged

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,512 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

slight condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,655 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,527 miles

both rear tyres perishing , advise replacements....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

wipers smear....

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,005 miles

N/S/F brake disk worn

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

O/S/F brake disk worn

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,299 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight damage both front wheel rims

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 FXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

RV55 FXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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