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RY55 TVJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 TVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 105,128 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,879 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,081 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.489% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.498% (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe & holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 69,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 69,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 59,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,270 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,270 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,982 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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RY55 TVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY55 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

RY55 TVJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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