MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
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
sump pan corroded and leaking oil
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
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)
corrosion showing to rear of exhaust
ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED & WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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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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