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BT54 HGO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,941 mi
Last recorded154,941 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HGO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 154,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers: shock body corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 148,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 142,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 135,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,742 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,037 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 86,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heat shield on cat insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,008 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield on cat insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,046 miles

light cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,046 miles

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

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

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

light cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,180 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s rea tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,180 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s rea tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,994 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil level low recommend attention

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,994 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil level low recommend attention

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,667 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,395 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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BT54 HGO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BT54 HGO, 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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BT54 HGO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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