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VN55 RXO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,987 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 91,987 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/f tyre perished

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2020 79,549 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box secured using wire and cable ties

n/s/f tyre perished

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and is perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 48,337 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,077 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 RXO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

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

Is VN55 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 RXO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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