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SO54 RJY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,090 mi
Last recorded52,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat to sensor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan did not operate

Fail 18 Nov 2015 52,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat to sensor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cooling fan did not operate

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,973 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,943 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 31,111 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,694 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 RJY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

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

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