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M255 BGN

1994 Fiat Punto 55

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests11 (3 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate27.3%

Mileage

101,232 mi
Last recorded101,232 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 5586,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 BGN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

3 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 101,232 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 101,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 101,195 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

many areas corroding

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2009 101,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,149 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,227 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 90,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion on rear floors

Pass 7 Oct 2005 78,162 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 78,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear washer inoperative

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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M255 BGN is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 27.3%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 86,379 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 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M255 BGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M255 BGN is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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