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SO54 RFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,520 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front flexy exhaust slightly corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front strut top turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 84,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front flexy exhaust slightly corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front strut top turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,727 miles

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

engine sump leaking (corroded)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 61,727 miles

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

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

engine sump leaking (corroded)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,708 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 50,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,436 miles

Offside front mirror cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,164 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 30 Oct 2009 30,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,302 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 RFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO54 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 SO54 RFE registered?

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

Is SO54 RFE safe to buy?

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