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BJ55 VFP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 123,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,385 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,385 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,896 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,458 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,458 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,188 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 VFP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

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