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FY05 FOU

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,669 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,717 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,245 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,245 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

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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FY05 FOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY05 FOU, 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 FY05 FOU registered?

FY05 FOU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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