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FN55 BFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,236 mi
Last recorded54,236 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 51,971 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame, arms and hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,970 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame, arms and hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,495 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bianding on o/s front brake

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,281 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,075 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r reflector missing from bumper but has one on lamp unit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,394 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,421 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 BFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN55 BFU, 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 FN55 BFU registered?

FN55 BFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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