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FG05 YLW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YLW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,917 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,980 miles

lower engine mount weak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front headlamps slightly discoloured

both front steering rack arms have slight play

front tyres wearing on inner edge

noisy clutch operation

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

play/movement detected in offside and nearside front steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

play/movement detected in offside and nearside front steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,622 miles

near side rear road spring corroding and rusting.

off side rear road spring corroding and rusting.

slight play in near side steering rack arm

slight play in off side steering rack arm.

sump in poor condition corroding a rusting and leaking engine oil.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,621 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

near side rear road spring corroding and rusting.

off side rear road spring corroding and rusting.

slight play in near side steering rack arm

slight play in off side steering rack arm.

sump in poor condition corroding a rusting and leaking engine oil.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,868 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,123 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Play in steering systerm to safe limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,785 miles

nsf tyre has slight cuts in side wall

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 YLW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

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

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