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RV55 HXP

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,186 mi
Last recorded77,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HXP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,186 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side rear bumper reflector missing

Fail 31 Jan 2025 71,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,509 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 HXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

RV55 HXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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