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SV05 RNU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,917 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,618 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly between tread.

Pass 1 May 2013 50,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,428 miles

sump corroded leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,604 miles

front brake imbalance high at 20%

middle exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre soft

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake imbalance high at 20%

middle exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre soft

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,406 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 28,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,133 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,116 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust system starting to corrode

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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SV05 RNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV05 RNU, 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 SV05 RNU registered?

SV05 RNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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