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RV55 FXG

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FXG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 32,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 30,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,781 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 21,734 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,049 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 20,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,437 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHING

Pass 1 Dec 2017 17,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished, (2005 DOT code)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade smeary

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smeary

Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,628 miles

Near side front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 8,802 miles

Passenger airbag has been switched off

Fail 11 Nov 2013 8,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger airbag has been switched off

Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 7,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 4,645 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 FXG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

RV55 FXG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RV55 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 FXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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