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BJ05 VZL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,896 mi
Last recorded111,896 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambdfa 1.12 limit is 0.9-1.03 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,334 miles

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.4.A.2h)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,519 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.comopnets

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,567 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

mil lamp on

n.s.f tyre minor damage outer wall

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system very rusty

mil lamp on

n.s.f tyre minor damage outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,724 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,193 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 VZL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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