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BV05 HXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,815 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall no chord visible

Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall no chord visible

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,946 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres 2-3 mm

both top rear shock bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust hangers and tail pipe joint slightly corroded

mist of oil on engine

mist of oil on o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,523 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexi rusting

n/s/r tyre cracking on iner side wall

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexi rusting

n/s/r tyre cracking on iner side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,805 miles

nsf slight play in rack

nsf tyre low on inner egde

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,478 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stating to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,172 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE LOW INNER EDGE

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 HXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

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