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BF05 VXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,246 mi
Last recorded43,246 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,172 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Fail 18 Jul 2020 42,172 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 7 May 2019 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 May 2018 40,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (2.7.4)

exhaust tail box patched up but not leaking at the time of test

o/s/r parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

o/s/r tyre outer edges slightly perished

possible clutch worn ?

Pass 10 May 2017 38,898 miles

both rear shock absorbers feels slightly weak

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 38,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers feels slightly weak

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,288 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 35,411 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear coil springs corodded

Pass 12 May 2014 33,189 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 30,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 21,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,267 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 VXU, 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 BF05 VXU registered?

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

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