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VN55 RYC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface reflector missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear most wheel arch/boot floor join - corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides anchor bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides top strut mounting plates - under bonnet - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/boot floor lip corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides axle bush mounting brackets heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded especially at lower spring mount areas

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,960 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mountings corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 115,960 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mountings corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,547 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 111,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

number plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,717 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre on limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre on limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,390 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,389 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 102,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 87,686 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,207 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,207 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,184 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 RYC 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 55%.

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

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