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SA55 RFK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached foremost bolt too short (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside tail lamp insecure

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear lower gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 100,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r floor corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear lower gearbox mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s sill slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,052 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s sill slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,427 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,575 miles

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,281 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,246 miles

rear tyres between 2-3mm

Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres between 2-3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,089 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,089 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,544 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 RFK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SA55 RFK, 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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SA55 RFK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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