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SO54 RGV

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 90,025 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,627 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,945 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 RGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

SO54 RGV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SO54 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 RGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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