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FY05 XBN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner working faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,829 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,981 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle set, brakes binding slightly

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,716 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,706 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,326 miles

Front brake imbalance still at 19%

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Fail 6 Feb 2013 30,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,998 miles

Both front brakes tight

Both front tyres SEVERELY PERISHED & CRACKED replace ASAP

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,208 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre starting to perish

front discs scored an rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,123 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,732 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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FY05 XBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 XBN registered?

FY05 XBN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 XBN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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