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RV55 VTZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,438 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,325 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,075 miles

Both front tyres low inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,434 miles

oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,123 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,700 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

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 VTZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

RV55 VTZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is RV55 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 VTZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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