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WV05 RKJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,082 mi
Last recorded84,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 RKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,082 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,100 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,265 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner, offside rear inner and offside rear outer - brake pipes bulged under protective coating - possibly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,067 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,461 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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WV05 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV05 RKJ, 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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WV05 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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