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BD05 XGB

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,327 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak on gear box

Fail 25 Aug 2015 82,327 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak on gear box

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,304 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge worn

passenger air bag off

Fail 23 Aug 2013 78,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge worn

passenger air bag off

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,749 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,749 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,442 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 38,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 XGB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XGB, 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 BD05 XGB registered?

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

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