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BV05 HYH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread not repairable (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil light on when vehicle idling goes when accelerating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lens foggy and affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and wipers judder (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread not repairable (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil light on when vehicle idling goes when accelerating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,258 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,693 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,825 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,825 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,961 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,004 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,205 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 HYH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HYH, 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 HYH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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