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BJ55 VEM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,197 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective catch missing (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 38,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,078 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cable snapped

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,413 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 23,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,908 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 VEM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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