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BJ05 VXK

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective detierorated, no pattern present,cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective detierorated, no pattern present,cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall cut, allthough not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering when indicating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing, held up by cable ties

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,160 miles

Coolant leak bottom of radiator deteriorated ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

back panel generally corroded

exhaust rubber deteriorated @ back box

front and rear suspension generally corroded apart from new front struts

slight play in front strut top mounts (nearside & offside)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 85,127 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers shrouds corroded/missing

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear parking brake advise effort low,req adjustment

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both shock absorbers deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper linkage secured with ties

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper torn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

wiper linkage secured with ties

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

battery insecure

exhaust rear rubber worn/ all exhaust worn

sump pouris

Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,173 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,173 miles

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

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

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

radiator has slight leak from vains at bottom

rear bumper slightly damaged, no sharp edges or projections

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,891 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front exterior door handle faulty in operation

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,667 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 VXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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