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RY05 FDM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,258 mi
Last recorded129,258 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FDM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,258 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures bonnet release handle missing.

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 129,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,843 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 121,841 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 115,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,215 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 104,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,809 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,827 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter slight weep of grease

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,279 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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RY05 FDM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RY05 FDM, 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 RY05 FDM registered?

RY05 FDM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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