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BN55 FHC

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FHC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,465 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,462 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers smear.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,795 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,770 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/side rear tyre side walls slight cracking.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/side rear tyre side walls slight cracking.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,602 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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BN55 FHC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN55 FHC, 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 BN55 FHC registered?

BN55 FHC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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