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OY55 BWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,511 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 88,511 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides top bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,505 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have radial cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,099 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

offside rear shock absorber rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre has slight radial cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 41,405 miles

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

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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OY55 BWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OY55 BWU, 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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OY55 BWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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