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RV55 JDF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 JDF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 171,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight fixings deteriorated

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

slight corrosion on the underside

Pass 9 Jun 2022 162,768 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket is deteriorated (been wedge to stop movement )

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

jacking points corroded

steering seems heavier than expected

underside of vehicle and components becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 152,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 143,178 miles

corrosion to both rear innerwheel arches

damage to both outer sills

radiator leaking

surface corrosion to front shock absorbers

Fail 22 Jun 2020 143,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to both rear innerwheel arches

damage to both outer sills

radiator leaking

surface corrosion to front shock absorbers

Pass 17 Jun 2019 130,756 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 130,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hand brake as little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,905 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 122,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of adult belt

condensation in o/s/r indicator lense

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 23 Jun 2017 115,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of adult belt

condensation in o/s/r indicator lense

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,733 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,721 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,486 miles

Off side rear light cluster has moisture in it.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 90,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,279 miles

Battery insecure

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

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

Slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,136 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake disc`s worn on inner surface`s

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,588 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 38,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,199 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 JDF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

RV55 JDF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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