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PJ55 BWE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,539 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated retainer missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rusted sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake lever fixings to floorpan insecure (1.1.6 (d))

anti-freeze leaking from water pump and pipe to rear of maniverter

exhaust fowling floor

Fail 11 Mar 2021 73,537 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt sheared off in axle,no bolt head (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated retainer missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rusted sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake lever fixings to floorpan insecure (1.1.6 (d))

anti-freeze leaking from water pump and pipe to rear of maniverter

exhaust fowling floor

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,217 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S+O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S+O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,305 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2019 66,305 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,734 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front suspension bed corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 62,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front suspension bed corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,155 miles

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

Front suspension bed corroding

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Water leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,488 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,102 miles

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

front pads very low

Fail 24 Nov 2010 22,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front tyres both sidewalls cracking.

Steering light was on.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyres both sidewalls cracking.

Steering light was on.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,175 miles

surface cracks in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,989 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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PJ55 BWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 PJ55 BWE, 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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PJ55 BWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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