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MT55 BYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,994 mi
Last recorded113,994 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 113,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 103,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,952 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,664 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Dec 2016 88,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,033 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,738 miles

Both front head lights are deteriorating but a beam pattern is still present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 58,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,951 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 49,508 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 49,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,668 miles

nearside outer front brake pad very low < recomend replacement >

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,668 miles

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

nearside outer front brake pad very low < recomend replacement >

Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 31,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wipers split, advise replacement

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,834 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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MT55 BYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

MT55 BYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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