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BF05 VZB

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,598 mi
Last recorded47,598 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VZB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,598 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,598 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive has engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lights are slightly affected when the indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

front to rear brake pipe rear ferrule corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested neither ns or os have any patterns to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive has engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear position lights are slightly affected when the indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

front to rear brake pipe rear ferrule corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rear ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive has quite a bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear advise rear side lights have a slight earth problem when hazards are on

Fail 13 Feb 2019 45,419 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no patterns (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rear ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive has quite a bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear advise rear side lights have a slight earth problem when hazards are on

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,956 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 43,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 r 14 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 r 14 (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 41,275 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,409 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 38,409 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

front wipers split

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,355 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 32,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,437 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside sun visor loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,218 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,218 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 15,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,577 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 VZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF05 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

BF05 VZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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