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RV55 GXC

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,453 mi
Last recorded104,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,453 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 104,453 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,997 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,631 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,576 miles

Offside headlamp image poor

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlamp image poor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,899 miles

Engine oil leaking

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount wrong tyre and exhaust not supported as designed

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,899 miles

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount wrong tyre and exhaust not supported as designed

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,707 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,707 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,754 miles

brake fluid level close to minimum

corrosion started on front subframe

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,742 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,382 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 GXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 GXC registered?

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

Is RV55 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GXC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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