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BP54 TVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 TVZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,092 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 21 Nov 2014 104,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 104,639 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,313 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,361 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,953 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 42,953 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,287 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 28,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,001 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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BP54 TVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 BP54 TVZ, 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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BP54 TVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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