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MT55 BFF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,303 mi
Last recorded106,303 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BFF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,303 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front radiator bottom crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg, near suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear axle beginning to corrode around drums

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,294 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front radiator bottom crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg, near suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beginning to corrode around drums

Pass 10 Oct 2015 100,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,218 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and minor leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r qtr damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2013 90,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r qtr damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,021 miles

front subframe corroded

oil filter leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front subframe corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,113 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,353 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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MT55 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT55 BFF, 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 MT55 BFF registered?

MT55 BFF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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