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RJ55 BDX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,487 mi
Last recorded59,487 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 59,487 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

sump leaking oil

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2021 44,689 miles

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

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

Headlight lenses opaque

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,268 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 37,268 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

General under-body corrosion.

Headlight lenses opaque

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,397 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished ***borderline*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished ***borderline*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,678 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,020 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,020 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2010 15,502 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 15,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,098 miles

rust on edge of front brake discs

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 BDX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

RJ55 BDX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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