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RY55 TVP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre inner wall has cut but not showing cords

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,153 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,022 miles

nsr tyre perished

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,747 miles

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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 TVP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

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

Is RY55 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 TVP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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