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BD55 RBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 122,459 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,170 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 117,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,531 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 104,475 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 92,387 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,387 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 68,393 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 68,393 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 56,632 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,361 miles

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

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

front discs worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,199 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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BD55 RBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD55 RBV, 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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BD55 RBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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