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FY55 BOJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,167 mi
Last recorded37,167 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,951 miles

front subframe heavy rust

Fail 29 Sep 2017 33,943 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s (1.7.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. n/s front (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,758 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 32,727 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (5.2.6)

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

Slight wheel bind on offside front

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,748 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edge (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp wet /beam ok

Fail 24 Sep 2015 30,740 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edge (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp wet /beam ok

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear shocker bushes slightly worn.

Corrosion to subframe.

Water in nearside headlight.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,710 miles

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

Corrosion to subframe.

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

Oil leak

Rear shocker bushes slightly worn.

Water in nearside headlight.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,344 miles

oil leak

rear shocker upper bushes worn/separating

Fail 26 Sep 2013 28,302 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

rear shocker upper bushes worn/separating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,586 miles

osf tyre on limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,296 miles

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

interior mirror missing

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 18,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre on limit

osf brake disc heavily corroded(inner)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 15,236 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BOJ, 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 BOJ registered?

FY55 BOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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