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RV55 GXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,390 mi
Last recorded76,390 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,390 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,957 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre side wall

Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,370 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,740 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear tyre slight perishing to outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2013 59,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,249 miles

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

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,249 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,154 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 41,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,563 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,131 miles

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

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 GXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

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