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FE05 BZV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,283 mi
Last recorded92,283 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BZV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,291 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses misted

Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,283 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front headlamp lenses misted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,262 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,671 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,544 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 65,540 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,720 miles

Front brakes have slight bind

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,366 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,864 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock top rubbers split

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 34,546 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to front springs

slight corrosion to rear springs

top bushs are separating on rear shockers

Pass 15 Mar 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,575 miles

BONNET DIFFICULT TO OPEN / BONNET PULL STIFF / LOCK MECHANISM STIFF / BECOMING SEIZED / APPLIED FREEING OIL AND LUBED UP / POSS FURTHER ATTENTION REQUIRED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WEARING ON EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN TYRES REPLACED185 / 60 / 14 H

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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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FE05 BZV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FE05 BZV, 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 FE05 BZV registered?

FE05 BZV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 BZV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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