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WV05 RBF

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,015 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 50,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,879 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

engine covers fitted limited view

nsr wheel arch/panel damaged,partly covered with tape

osf seat belt slight damage

osf tyre side wall damaged

osf windscreen wiper smearing

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight free play in steering

Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroding

engine covers fitted limited view

nsr wheel arch/panel damaged,partly covered with tape

osf seat belt slight damage

osf tyre side wall damaged

osf windscreen wiper smearing

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight free play in steering

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,129 miles

Body Damage To N/S/R

Both Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint Gaitors Perishing

Drivers Sun Visor Loose--Secured With Tape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre Wall Damaged

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 42,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body Damage To N/S/R

Both Front Lower Suspension Ball Joint Gaitors Perishing

Drivers Sun Visor Loose--Secured With Tape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre Wall Damaged

O/S Headlamp Lens Damaged

Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,586 miles

air bag light on.

both front anti roll bar end bushes perishing.

engine under tray fitted limited view of components.

o/s rear coil spring corroding.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on.

both front anti roll bar end bushes perishing.

engine under tray fitted limited view of components.

o/s rear coil spring corroding.

o/s wiper smearing recomend attention.

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge & getting close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,602 miles

nsf tyre perishing slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level low

nsf tyre perishing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,956 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 23,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low

wipers smearing

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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WV05 RBF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WV05 RBF, 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 WV05 RBF registered?

WV05 RBF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WV05 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 RBF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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