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BV05 HWM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 125,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,502 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,195 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,596 miles

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

N/S/R tyre 3mm tread

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 91,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre 3mm tread

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 78,016 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounting deteriorated

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking and has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Radiator leaking

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,016 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounting deteriorated

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking and has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Radiator leaking

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,383 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 3 Apr 2012 62,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,668 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,668 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,674 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,603 miles

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

exhaust leaking at front joint /exhaust hanger perished /weak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,053 miles

nearside front tyre near legal limit/nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HWM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

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

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