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PF55 BWU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,293 mi
Last recorded65,293 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 65,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 50,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 50,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 46,956 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 46,950 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 46,623 miles

ns front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load slightly insecure (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure damage ()

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 45,879 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load slightly insecure (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure damage ()

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wheel arch corroded

under body components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 44,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front wheel arch corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,676 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both sides (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

items removed from drivers view

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 10 Jan 2015 42,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre replace with part worn advise customer edge inner tread cracked minor cut and both rears replaced with part worn tyres

Fail 10 Jan 2015 42,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr rear tyre sidewall cracked/perisged advise renew

Pass 21 Dec 2013 42,349 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 42,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,069 miles

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

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

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

exshaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,227 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,368 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,381 miles

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

engine oil on minimum 1 ltr added for test

small hole in rear silencer

Fail 12 Dec 2008 14,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,544 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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PF55 BWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PF55 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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What year was PF55 BWU registered?

PF55 BWU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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