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RV55 GWA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,729 mi
Last recorded57,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 52,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,206 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 48,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2020 43,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,075 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded close on limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine miss fire

front and rear suspension corroded

front head lights glazed low out put

osf seat back insecure getting close to a fail

Fail 25 Apr 2019 38,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded close on limit (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine miss fire

front and rear suspension corroded

front head lights glazed low out put

osf seat back insecure getting close to a fail

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,931 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 inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,413 miles

EML light on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2017 25,413 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,567 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2014 10,567 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,163 miles

All 4 tres starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,812 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 GWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

RV55 GWA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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