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FE55 BZW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

81,385 mi
Last recorded81,385 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BZW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 81,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp outer lens smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polish (4.1.4 (a))

unable to check rear seatbelts(full load)

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,425 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and very badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 62,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM and very badly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 54,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to mid pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,051 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 49,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,058 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,499 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 32,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,719 miles

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

both rear shock top bushes slightly seperating

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,719 miles

both rear shock top bushes slightly seperating

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,919 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED.

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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FE55 BZW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 FE55 BZW, 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 FE55 BZW registered?

FE55 BZW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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