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BT05 USM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,703 mi
Last recorded90,703 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 USM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,703 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,703 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,353 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 85,109 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor exhaust leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,518 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front flexy slightly deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,254 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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BT05 USM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT05 USM, 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 USM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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