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FG05 YMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 70,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,601 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,134 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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 29 Mar 2013 32,352 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 32,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,110 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,235 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,539 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 YMU 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 69.6%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

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