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LC55 BFY

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,087 mi
Last recorded61,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,087 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Handbrake lever feels 'floppy' and has little reserve travel left available

Lower engine steady/mount deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ADVISE ACTION** (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,269 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm and Wearing Thin on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,082 miles

Minor scratch on windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2015 34,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,376 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 24,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,958 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 20,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,312 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 17,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,872 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,160 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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LC55 BFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 LC55 BFY, 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 LC55 BFY registered?

LC55 BFY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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