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BV05 DMZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,459 mi
Last recorded84,459 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DMZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,459 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 84,456 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,703 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,677 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,670 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 51,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,786 miles

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

advise - o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,090 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 23,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV05 DMZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 BV05 DMZ, 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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BV05 DMZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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