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BJ05 VXH

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,311 mi
Last recorded82,311 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VXH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat back slight movement

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,539 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,539 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition CLOSE TO FAILURE

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

radiator fan requires attention

Fail 20 Aug 2015 66,757 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

radiator fan requires attention

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,360 miles

EML on

nearside front bearing is rough when rotated

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2014 64,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

EML on

nearside front bearing is rough when rotated

offside front and offside rear tyre treds cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,391 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

O/S/F CUT SIDEWALL ( OUTER )

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

O/S/F CUT SIDEWALL ( OUTER )

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,613 miles

Very slight blow from rear exhaust box joint

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,176 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,722 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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 VXH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

BJ05 VXH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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