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SA55 RBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 RBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,087 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 59,910 miles

Gearbox leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 59,910 miles

Gearbox leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 52,355 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 52,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,757 miles

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 25 May 2012 36,224 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,224 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,575 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge.

Rear shocker, top bushes splitting.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,642 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 20,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,116 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 11,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SA55 RBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA55 RBU, 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 SA55 RBU registered?

SA55 RBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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