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BJ05 SMV

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,403 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS LENSES FADED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 78,403 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS LENSES FADED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,982 miles

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

Exhaust Flex Weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust Rubber U/S

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,247 miles

sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Fail 26 Jul 2014 75,247 miles

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

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

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

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

sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,906 miles

corrosion showing to rear of exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,903 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED & WORN

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,540 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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BJ05 SMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ05 SMV, 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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BJ05 SMV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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