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BJ05 VYS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,098 mi
Last recorded66,098 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,098 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,042 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,264 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing heavily

Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing heavily

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,149 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 VYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 VYS registered?

BJ05 VYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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