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BJ55 VFM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 77,585 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 77,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 71,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 May 2019 71,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,089 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2017 60,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,739 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 50,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 44,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,671 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 33,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,088 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,016 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 VFM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

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