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FY55 BRV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,820 mi
Last recorded35,820 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 35,820 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 35,113 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 35,111 miles

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Center cill outer (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear cill back (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cill back (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe bubbling under coating

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,403 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front inner arch liner damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,537 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,539 miles

rear rubber exhaust mount worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,636 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 31,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 30,655 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,395 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,395 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,153 miles

o/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,153 miles

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

o/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,111 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 26,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,204 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 25,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,165 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 BRV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

Is FY55 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 BRV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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