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KF55 BTE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 BTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,944 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 95,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,278 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,278 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread inner edge, worn tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 15 Oct 2016 78,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread inner edge, worn tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 71,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,613 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,994 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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KF55 BTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KF55 BTE, 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 KF55 BTE registered?

KF55 BTE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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