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FN55 BFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 81,222 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,818 miles

Offside Front seat release latch worn but still securing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,817 miles

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

Offside Front seat release latch worn but still securing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2015 58,879 miles

Advise front discs corroded to excess ok in rollers

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 no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,879 miles

Advise front discs corroded to excess ok in rollers

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 2 May 2013 55,077 miles

rear tyres look to have caught rear shocker bolts previously.Ok at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 46,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 38,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,934 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 28 Nov 2008 19,974 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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FN55 BFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN55 BFL, 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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FN55 BFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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