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RJ55 BFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 93,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

bulb warning light on dash.no reverse light working but not to 2009

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 76,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,685 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 66,685 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2019 56,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 53,174 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 7 Jul 2018 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak engine

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,087 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,166 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,343 miles

both rear tyres perished and slightly misshaped

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,848 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish in the tread area.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 26,848 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear tyres starting to perish in the tread area.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

near side wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,643 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 BFE 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 86.4%.

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 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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

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