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BD55 RFY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 64,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,795 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,999 miles

o/s/r light lense is broken but not showing white light

Fail 18 Dec 2012 54,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front exhaust strap fractured

heavy cracking around offside rear tyre wall

offside rear light lens has slight damage

surface corrosion around front subframe

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,107 miles

front exhaust strap fractured

heavy cracking around offside rear tyre wall

offside rear light lens has slight damage

surface corrosion around front subframe

Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,478 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,478 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,798 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,471 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,484 miles

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

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

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 RFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RFY, 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 BD55 RFY registered?

BD55 RFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BD55 RFY safe to buy?

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