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FY55 BLN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BLN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 126,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 126,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,473 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,050 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,077 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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FY55 BLN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY55 BLN, 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 FY55 BLN registered?

FY55 BLN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is FY55 BLN safe to buy?

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