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BN55 FJO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,323 mi
Last recorded71,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FJO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 71,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to sills

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

Pass 25 May 2024 68,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 68,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 65,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,015 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,107 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,797 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,797 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,150 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 29,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 21,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,815 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 FJO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 FJO?

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What year was BN55 FJO registered?

BN55 FJO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BN55 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 FJO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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