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BV05 HXR

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HXR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 71,175 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged/ rubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged/ rubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened front top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged/ rubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged/ rubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened front top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 62,592 miles

Central Front Lower Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,848 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,813 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,813 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,054 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot full limiting inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,044 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

boot full limiting inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,446 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 46,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,681 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NOTE:: RADIATOR CAP MISSING !!

h/brake high,requires adjusting? o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing,.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,280 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 HXR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

BV05 HXR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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