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BF05 BYD

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,480 mi
Last recorded113,480 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BYD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone has slight play in rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front slight perished but not exposing chords

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush has slight movement (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2017 90,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 90,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 86,200 miles

Anti roll bar linkage bushes slight cracking

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking perished but no excess play at this time

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 86,189 miles

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

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

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

Anti roll bar linkage bushes slight cracking

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking perished but no excess play at this time

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 85,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,135 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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BF05 BYD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF05 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 BYD registered?

BF05 BYD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BF05 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 BYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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