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SO54 RCU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,052 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 49,768 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,889 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,761 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,761 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 1,715 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 1,399 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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SO54 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO54 RCU, 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 SO54 RCU registered?

SO54 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is SO54 RCU safe to buy?

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