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RJ55 BFO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 80,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 75,978 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 75,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,414 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,414 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,524 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,225 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,414 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2012 44,414 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's part worn and rusted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,172 miles

front brake disc's part worn and rusted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,485 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 4 Dec 2009 24,591 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,320 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 BFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

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

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