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BJ05 SMO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,278 mi
Last recorded81,278 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SMO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 81,278 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 81,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 69,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,406 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,889 miles

hand brake comes up high

slight wear on front brake discs

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,294 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,229 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,229 miles

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

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

Brake discs worn on front, performance ok.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,876 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ05 SMO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 BJ05 SMO, 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 BJ05 SMO registered?

BJ05 SMO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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