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SV55 RKJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 122,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery negative terminal insecure.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2018 109,815 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion uner body/floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,025 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracked

Brake pipes covered preventing inspection

Engine has a slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,492 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

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

Oil leak (possible oil filter)

Rear exhaust rubber hanger split

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 93,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,061 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SV55 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV55 RKJ, 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 SV55 RKJ registered?

SV55 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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