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FY55 BTF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,403 mi
Last recorded118,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front upper support bearing is rough when turned

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 113,129 miles

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,858 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front driver door mirror slighlty cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting area slightly corroded

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front driver door mirror slighlty cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting area slightly corroded

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,526 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 48,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,159 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 BTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

FY55 BTF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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