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BF05 VZG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,738 mi
Last recorded21,738 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,738 miles

Coil spring corroded All FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,450 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 21,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 21,155 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,781 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower inner arch corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 20,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective deteriorated ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

product on both headlights

Fail 3 Mar 2021 19,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

product on both headlights

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,388 miles

rear shock absorber bushes deterioating

rear tyres cracking

underside corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,753 miles

rear shock absorber bushes deterioating

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,413 miles

nsf wiperblade split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,257 miles

creek on rear suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,994 miles

nsf brake pad low

nsf tyre tread low

slight binding on nsf wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,789 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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BF05 VZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BF05 VZG, 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 BF05 VZG registered?

BF05 VZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 VZG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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