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RV55 HXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

auxiliary belt perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2025 65,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both head lamp lense polishing (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

auxiliary belt perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2024 60,865 miles

Front both front brake hoses perished

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 60,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses defective (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front both front brake hoses perished

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,304 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 57,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,131 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 55,028 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath crack/damage

Offside Front main beam slightly high

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 52,268 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb, holder damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath crack/damage

Offside Front main beam slightly high

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 50,656 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,399 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on lower edge

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

Rear Upper n/s + o/s shock absorber bushes a little deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 45,865 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 45,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,189 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 12,657 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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 HXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

RV55 HXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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