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VN55 RXD

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,880 mi
Last recorded52,880 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,488 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 51,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,465 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release lever damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,467 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 50,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,131 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 49,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,889 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system rubber support mounts are perished and splitting

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system rubber support mounts are perished and splitting

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,545 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,552 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RXD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

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

Is VN55 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 RXD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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