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RV55 GWK

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,769 mi
Last recorded141,769 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 141,767 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet can not be released

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,081 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 137,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,806 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,413 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,917 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 45,761 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,359 miles

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

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 GWK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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