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SA55 RFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,913 mi
Last recorded92,913 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 RFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,913 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,913 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,651 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,648 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,153 miles

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

damage too rear bumper

tracking advised due too pulling to left when steering central

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,153 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

damage too rear bumper

tracking advised due too pulling to left when steering central

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,620 miles

Oil leak

cooling fan noisy somtimes

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cooling fan noisy somtimes

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 53,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,347 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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SA55 RFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

SA55 RFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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