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FG05 YLZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,232 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,263 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 87,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,763 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misty resulting in a poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area due to age

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear subframe corroded near mounting area and at shock mount areas (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,074 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misty resulting in a poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area due to age

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear subframe corroded near mounting area and at shock mount areas (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,555 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,571 miles

Engine 'hunting' on tickover

Front and rear sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,571 miles

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

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

Engine 'hunting' on tickover

Front and rear sub-frame and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,152 miles

Engine 'hunting' at idle when cold

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,152 miles

Engine 'hunting' at idle when cold

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,246 miles

Engine hunting on ilde when cold

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine hunting on ilde when cold

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,079 miles

Engine hunting on tickover

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside rear floor pan damaged

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine hunting on tickover

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside rear floor pan damaged

Offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc inner faces rust rings

Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front disc inner faces rust rings

Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,703 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance at 22%

front tyres becoming worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,624 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance at 22%

front tyres becoming worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,925 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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FG05 YLZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FG05 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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