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BF55 ZHM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,818 miles

Front Exhaust support bracket adrift - front

Nearside Front Live wire poorly routed from battery to rear of car via door shut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treads worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 81,773 miles

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

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)

Front Exhaust support bracket adrift - front

Nearside Front Live wire poorly routed from battery to rear of car via door shut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treads worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,612 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,413 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,838 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,046 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,591 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,591 miles

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

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

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 ZHM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

BF55 ZHM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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