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KF55 BTV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,917 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,494 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/HOLED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLITTING. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING RUBBER BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED/HOLED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM PATTERN POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLITTING. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,948 miles

Oil leak ()

both front light lenses discoulered slightly

exhaust flexi pipe damaged rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and o/s top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front light lenses discoulered slightly

exhaust flexi pipe damaged rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,272 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,605 miles

both front aint roll bar bushes are perished

engine oil leak

exhaust has a slight blow

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust rubber is perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,810 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer support mounting perrished and splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 63,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,998 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 BTV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KF55 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 KF55 BTV registered?

KF55 BTV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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