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FY55 BLV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings @ o/s & n/s front strut top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 94,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,200 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 62,200 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,297 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,593 miles

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

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 BLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

FY55 BLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FY55 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 BLV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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