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BF55 WXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,936 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 89,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,827 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 78,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened close to outer mounting bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,847 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,847 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,195 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 60,195 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,251 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,251 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,723 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 47,723 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 43,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 39,611 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 39,611 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 26,154 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 26,154 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 21,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRES WERE MADE IN 2005 - 185/55HR15

Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,310 miles

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

TYRES WERE MADE IN 2005 - 185/55HR15

Fail 14 Dec 2010 15,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,776 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 5,302 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 5,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WXL, 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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BF55 WXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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