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FY55 BTO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,328 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre has cracked side wall

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,761 miles

Boot lid damaged

O/S/R Light unit cracked

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,479 miles

N/S Door mirror broken / missing

Number plates need cleaning

Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

N/S Door mirror broken / missing

Number plates need cleaning

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 BTO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 BTO registered?

FY55 BTO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is FY55 BTO safe to buy?

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