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RV55 HXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 106,387 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,971 miles

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade deffective

Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,971 miles

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

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade deffective

Fail 4 Feb 2017 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,946 miles

O/S/F Tyre Low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 90,945 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 86,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,732 miles

front brak pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2014 81,732 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brak pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,487 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has several gouges in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has several gouges in outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,892 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,808 miles

front brake pads appear low.

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 HXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

RV55 HXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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