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RV55 GXW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,921 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,732 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 51,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded throughout (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,421 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 34,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 25,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,290 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 14,290 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,116 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

tail gate not closing securely

Pass 12 Oct 2010 3,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 950 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 GXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

Is RV55 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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