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BF05 VYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 135,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,355 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Aug 2017 109,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2016 107,509 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,145 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,406 miles

Both headlight patterns starting to fade

N/S Wiper blade starting to split

N/S/R Road wheel buckled

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,406 miles

Both headlight patterns starting to fade

N/S Wiper blade starting to split

N/S/R Road wheel buckled

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,596 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread low and slightly out of shape

N/S/R tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,750 miles

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,281 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 VYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

BF05 VYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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