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PF55 BWW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,229 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 81,064 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,284 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from the engine ()

The vehicle is very untidy and needs cleaning

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight oil leak from the engine ()

The vehicle is very untidy and needs cleaning

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,615 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level brake warning light flickers on and off (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,358 miles

THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT VERY HIGH AND THE COOLING FAN DID NOT KICK IN.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 33,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,509 miles

COOLING FAN SEIZED

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,817 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 13,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,179 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 BWW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

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