CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY55 TVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 71,593 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,530 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 70,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 70,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 69,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,316 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 67,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 66,122 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 61,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 56,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,651 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY55 TVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY55 TVM?

You can check the full history of RY55 TVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY55 TVM registered?

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

Is RY55 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 TVM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 TVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY55 TVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.