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BJ55 VDT

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,918 miles

BOTH Front Headlamp Lenses In Poor Condition

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,918 miles

BOTH Front Headlamp Lenses In Poor Condition

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,794 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 67,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,064 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 43,988 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,870 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 VDT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

BJ55 VDT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BJ55 VDT safe to buy?

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