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SV05 BVU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 92,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 92,010 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,746 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,894 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,390 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,532 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 48,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,831 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,313 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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SV05 BVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV05 BVU, 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 SV05 BVU registered?

SV05 BVU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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