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FY55 BTV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,062 miles

coil spring corroded Both sides rear & n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to susp mount (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both sides rear & n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,397 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,333 miles

Middle section exhaust corroded

O/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,333 miles

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)

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

Middle section exhaust corroded

O/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,073 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,347 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,617 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,825 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,147 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 BTV 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 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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

FY55 BTV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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