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CP05 BYU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BYU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 86,550 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 86,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside Rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside Rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,749 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,490 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 71,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,375 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 27 May 2016 66,271 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 63,173 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 63,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,554 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 56,436 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,559 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,559 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,044 miles

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

signs of coolant loss (radiator)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front axle brake decrease rate 20%

Pass 14 May 2009 42,831 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 42,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,036 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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CP05 BYU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP05 BYU, 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 CP05 BYU registered?

CP05 BYU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is CP05 BYU safe to buy?

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