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SA55 RFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,018 mi
Last recorded25,018 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,016 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 20,539 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust downpipe / centre section joint gasget blowing slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,266 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 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

SA55 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SA55 RFL safe to buy?

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