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BD55 RKU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RKU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 79,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,094 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,921 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,800 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,395 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 3mm

o/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,120 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,720 miles

slight distortion in o/s and n/s rear tyres

Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight distortion in o/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,405 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,491 miles

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

o/s front tyre 2mm on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,679 miles

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

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 RKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD55 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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