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BG05 ZXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,949 mi
Last recorded158,949 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,949 miles

exhaust downpipe bracket bolt missing

oil leaks

play in top steering

rear tyres perished and low

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2016 158,949 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust downpipe bracket bolt missing

oil leaks

play in top steering

rear tyres perished and low

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2015 148,986 miles

multiple oil leaks from engine area

Fail 5 Aug 2015 148,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

multiple oil leaks from engine area

Pass 29 Jul 2014 138,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 138,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,604 miles

rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,528 miles

o/s sunvisor loose

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,152 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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BG05 ZXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BG05 ZXS, 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 BG05 ZXS registered?

BG05 ZXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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