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BJ05 VZB

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,169 mi
Last recorded66,169 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VZB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 66,169 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES. DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. CRACKED IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 66,166 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES. DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES. CRACKED IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 62,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 62,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arms ...both ..n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arms ...both ..n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,182 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,803 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,998 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 20,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 14,726 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,878 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 VZB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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