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SO54 RFN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RFN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light is on dash

o/s/f brake hose is not clipped in

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light is on dash

o/s/f brake hose is not clipped in

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

tyres cracked in between tread

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,053 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2012 50,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,356 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,577 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,153 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 RFN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 RFN registered?

SO54 RFN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SO54 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 RFN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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