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SO54 RKF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,697 mi
Last recorded67,697 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 RKF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,697 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,695 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,853 miles

EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy back box baffles loose (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 61,573 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,816 miles

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

Wiper linkage very worn and loose

Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,101 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread and worn on edges

brake warning light on

engine sump corroded and leaking

light corrosion to front subframe area

o/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,068 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread and worn on edges

brake warning light on

engine sump corroded and leaking

light corrosion to front subframe area

o/s inner cv boot slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,340 miles

light corrosion to front subframe

slight engine oil leak sump slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,159 miles

both front wipers poor

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 36,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to get low

both front wipers poor

footbrake travel

front brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

suspect o/s front inner pad ear bent

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,167 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 8,548 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 RKF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

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