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RV55 GYA

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,375 mi
Last recorded175,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 175,375 miles

Emissions not tested Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength face of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate holed & rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 168,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 168,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 159,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,272 miles

cooling fan u/s

Fail 11 Nov 2013 119,213 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fan u/s

Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,252 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 101,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,933 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,621 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes (top) showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GYA 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 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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

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

Is RV55 GYA safe to buy?

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