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BJ55 VEA

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VEA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,144 miles

h/light patterns poor n/sf tyre low

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,089 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres badly worn on their inner edges.

N/S/R tyre (2605) worn on outside edge, cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R tyre (2805) cracked and perished.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,499 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Nearside wiper deteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,406 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished (2605).

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

Offside rear tyre (2805) cracked and perished.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,479 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is age cracked (2605)

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

Offside rear tyre is age cracked (2805)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,107 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 VEA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 VEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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