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FG05 YFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,035 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,955 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,808 miles

Emissions not tested due to no gas coming from tail pipe due to hole in exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,479 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,033 miles

both front tryes and nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,033 miles

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

both front tryes and nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,566 miles

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

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 7 Mar 2014 54,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,715 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,067 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,067 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,195 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,136 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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FG05 YFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG05 YFL, 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 FG05 YFL registered?

FG05 YFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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