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BD55 RKA

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,669 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 99,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,745 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 92,745 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,013 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,204 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,204 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s park brake low reading

Fail 25 Aug 2020 77,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s park brake low reading

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,136 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 48,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorating slightly

rear gearbox mounting rubber deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorating slightly

rear gearbox mounting rubber deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,716 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,306 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 34,328 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 RKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

BD55 RKA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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