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BV05 HYC

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,630 mi
Last recorded184,630 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 184,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drivers sun visor missing

Nearside Mirror casing missing

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a poor beam image.

Offside Rear Evidence of tyre fouling top shock absorber bolt.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger door difficult to open.

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

Rear Registration plate dirty

Windscreen chipped & scratched, not enough to affect view.

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 168,243 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front passenger door stiff to open

nearside front wiper blade smearing

nearside side mirror missing

offside front driver sun visor missing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 168,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on to wheel arch cover /wheel arch cover damaged (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven tread wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front passenger door stiff to open

nearside front wiper blade smearing

nearside side mirror missing

offside front driver sun visor missing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 134,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 134,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

rear brakes sound rough (drums fitted)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front both tyres low inner edges

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,733 miles

Drivers sun visor missing

Evidence of rear tyres fouling the body. Unable to replicate the conditions that cause this during the test.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 85,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Evidence of rear tyres fouling the body. Unable to replicate the conditions that cause this during the test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,814 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 HYC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYC, 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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BV05 HYC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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