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SO54 BMU

2005 Fiat Punto Active Sport

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 74,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 68,422 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bolt missing to wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,392 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 55,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 38,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,372 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 30,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 2,986 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active Sport?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
7,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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SO54 BMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto Active Sport in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Active Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO54 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Active Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto Active Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO54 BMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto Active Sport, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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