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BV05 HWG

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HWG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 102,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 102,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 102,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,411 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 94,410 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,983 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,485 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 31 May 2016 61,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Both tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,430 miles

Rear rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated

Slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 12 May 2014 52,784 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking in tread and around sidewall

Pass 14 May 2013 50,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,754 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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BV05 HWG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was BV05 HWG registered?

BV05 HWG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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