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VN55 RXW

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 RXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

backbox corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

REAR NEAR SIDE BRAKE LOW EFFICIENCY

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

Is VN55 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 RXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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