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RY55 LHB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,337 mi
Last recorded112,337 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 LHB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,131 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 104,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Affects multiple other lights in the cluster (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,266 miles

front discs slight corrosion

head lamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion on vehicle

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General surface corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,421 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,926 miles

Front and rear tyres are a different size

Front tyres are worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,139 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,237 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nsf tyres run flat & low on limit 1.6mm on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,528 miles

nsf tyres run flat & low on limit 1.6mm on edge

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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RY55 LHB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY55 LHB, 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 RY55 LHB registered?

RY55 LHB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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