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FY55 BNB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BNB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Fail 13 Oct 2020 128,447 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,826 miles

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bad oil leak from sump

Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,665 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bad oil leak from sump

Pass 11 Oct 2014 99,765 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,128 miles

N/S Driveshaft Inner Boot Misted With Oil

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,559 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,907 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BNB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY55 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

FY55 BNB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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