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PF55 BYB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,828 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower mount subframe area's corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking, cut to cords less than 25mm + thorn in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rubbing disc

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking +cut to cords less than 25mm

Sump and oil filter leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shock absorber lower mount subframe area's corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid - rear joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp loose / rattling around

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking, cut to cords less than 25mm + thorn in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rubbing disc

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking +cut to cords less than 25mm

Sump and oil filter leaking

Wipers not tested due to washers not working

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine sump corroded and leaking

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front suspension subframe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 72,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine sump corroded and leaking

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front suspension subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

o/s rear tyre cut on inner edge 165/70/14

o/s wiper blade torn

slight oil leak around oil filter

Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust manifold heatsheild loose

o/s rear tyre cut on inner edge 165/70/14

o/s wiper blade torn

slight oil leak around oil filter

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,088 miles

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

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

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

exhaust condition front mounting to engine/ gearbox corroded centre pipe corrosion.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 36,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust condition front mounting to engine/ gearbox corroded centre pipe corrosion.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,616 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes slightly worn and corroded

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,681 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 18,681 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,192 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 BYB 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 57.9%.

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

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