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VN55 RVX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,226 mi
Last recorded50,226 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 RVX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 50,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 46,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,394 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 12 Oct 2017 33,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil on minimum - 1 ltr added

Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,459 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 6,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,617 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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VN55 RVX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN55 RVX, 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 VN55 RVX registered?

VN55 RVX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 RVX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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