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BF55 LLJ

2005 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

171,100 mi
Last recorded171,100 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 171,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 171,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 157,246 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 157,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust in poor condition

parking brake 16% only

Fail 20 Jul 2016 139,778 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing panel (4.1.D.2)

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

parking brake 16% only

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,369 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 112,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 112,781 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall but not showing cords

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall but not showing cords

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,228 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,009 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,009 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,802 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BF55 LLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 BF55 LLJ, 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 BF55 LLJ registered?

BF55 LLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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