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RJ55 BCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 BCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 102,016 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,768 miles

Front headlamps faded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,471 miles

Both headlamps faded

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,471 miles

Both headlamps faded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,337 miles

Front exhaust shield insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2020 94,337 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount bush slightly worn

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,564 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,527 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,047 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 BCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

RJ55 BCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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