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BF55 ZHP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from rocker cover ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from rocker cover ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Incorrect beam pattern to NSF Headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated NS Handbrake cable snapped whilst on rolling road. (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Incorrect beam pattern to OSF Headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front windscreen has damage in zone b, less than 40mm (8.3.1d)

Oil Leak from engine(slight)

Tyres different size front to rear Fronts 165/65-14 Rears 165/70-14

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,383 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 107,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,459 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,516 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,516 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,804 miles

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 ZHP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

BF55 ZHP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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