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RJ55 BBN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,016 mi
Last recorded119,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 BBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,016 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,016 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,228 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 89,376 miles

Drivers seat does not tip for passenger in the rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,375 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Drivers seat does not tip for passenger in the rear

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,642 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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RJ55 BBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ55 BBN, 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 RJ55 BBN registered?

RJ55 BBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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