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BJ05 VYV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape / perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,825 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape / perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,306 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Rad cap missing

Pass 28 May 2016 77,400 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes Perished (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S Tyres perished

Oil Leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,990 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,983 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,749 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,267 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 VYV 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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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