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BD05 XFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,768 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 71,426 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc inner faces pitted,worn and corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,167 miles

Rear exhaust section gas minor leak and loose

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,743 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 22,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD05 XFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD05 XFU, 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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BD05 XFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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