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BV05 HWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,218 mi
Last recorded140,218 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 140,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres on front as on rear

engine management light on

front bumper repaired with tape

front exhaust support rubber snapped

oil leaks

rear /lower engine stabiliser support worn & contaminated in oil

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,165 miles

n/s front tyre is worn low (front tyres are diffrent aspect to the rears)

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s headlight is frosted over giving poor image

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre is worn low (front tyres are diffrent aspect to the rears)

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s headlight is frosted over giving poor image

o/s rear indicator is faded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,162 miles

rear exhaust has slight blow at clamp to centre exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

rear exhaust has slight blow at clamp to centre exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Mar 2013 99,053 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,922 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit 1.6mm tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s door checkstrap noisey

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

rear exhaust poor condition & blow

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,503 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,224 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,157 miles

rear wiperblade split

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiperblade split

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,031 miles

front wipers slighty streaky

Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers slighty streaky

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 HWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV05 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

BV05 HWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BV05 HWJ safe to buy?

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