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AY05 YYL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YYL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,338 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shocks rusty

front subframe rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle rusty

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front shocks rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting perished brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting brocken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,737 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting perished brocken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting brocken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,523 miles

chips in windsreen

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

plastic covers fitted at time of test

slight oil leak gearbox area

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,523 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

chips in windsreen

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

plastic covers fitted at time of test

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,406 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two places (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two places (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,807 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion to front subframe,front suspension components and rear axle mount brackets

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,807 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion to front subframe,front suspension components and rear axle mount brackets

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,857 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 65,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front 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 12 Dec 2013 51,575 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,574 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust section is corroded

x3 rear seat belts are slow to return.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,176 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre all getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,074 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear exhaust clamp slighty rubbing on body.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,393 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AY05 YYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY05 YYL, 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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AY05 YYL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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