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BT05 URM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 URM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 80,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,614 miles

Rear Inner wheel arches corrosion

Rear axle surface rust

subframe surface rust

travel on handbrake

unable to cheak fuel cap seal

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,716 miles

Front headlights fadded but still got pattern

travel on handbrake

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,262 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,294 miles

covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced light cluster (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,517 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front headlamp beam pattern faint

offside front headlamp beam pattern faint

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,285 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,065 miles

gearbox fluid leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,414 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,315 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 47,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2011 37,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 29,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,422 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)

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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BT05 URM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BT05 URM, 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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BT05 URM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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