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VN55 RXA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,709 mi
Last recorded104,709 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,709 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump very rusty and leaking oil

Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,918 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear indicators faded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 96,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

"Passenger airbag off" warning light on

Engine management light on

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear indicators faded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,378 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,378 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,379 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,190 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished in tread area & sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished in tread area & sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,231 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,194 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 RXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN55 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

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

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