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BF55 ZHG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZHG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,338 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,338 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,582 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,582 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,558 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,936 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play inside vehicle (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,588 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,755 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,317 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDISTION

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 17,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 ZHG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF55 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

BF55 ZHG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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