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RV55 KCU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,717 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,700 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2015 52,599 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 52,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 50,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,234 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 40,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,498 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,415 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 KCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

RV55 KCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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