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BV05 HXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 79,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 72,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,378 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 64,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,042 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut+cracking but not down to cords.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut+cracking but not down to cords.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,177 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,176 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,543 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,543 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,564 miles

horn note volume slightly reduced

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,564 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn note volume slightly reduced

nearside door molding starting to come adrift

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 HXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

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

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