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BJ55 VEP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VEP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,471 miles

Front headlights misted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 100,471 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front headlights misted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,237 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,659 miles

low oil

slight drag on n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,574 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 VEP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

BJ55 VEP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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