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BJ55 TEV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight cut in side wall but no cords showing

both front brake discs rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2018 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight cut in side wall but no cords showing

both front brake discs rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,985 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,370 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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BJ55 TEV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ55 TEV, 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 BJ55 TEV registered?

BJ55 TEV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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