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BV05 HWS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,287 mi
Last recorded111,287 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 105,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,772 miles

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bonnet catch defective

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,442 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres have multiple nails in the tread

Pass 2 May 2008 42,519 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 42,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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