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BJ55 KVP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

77,390 mi
Last recorded77,390 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 77,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 May 2019 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2018 65,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Fail 22 May 2018 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced due to operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 May 2017 61,514 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre crackes in tread

long handbrake travel

Fail 27 May 2016 57,190 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre crackes in tread

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2015 49,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 49,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cable broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 37,059 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 30,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 30,780 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,883 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 27,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,494 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,915 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre parishing

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 17,915 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre parishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 9,006 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 9,006 miles

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

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

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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BJ55 KVP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BJ55 KVP, 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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BJ55 KVP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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