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FY05 XBS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,173 mi
Last recorded58,173 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,077 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2012 34,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 28,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 21,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 18,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges, close to legal limit, 165/70 r14 81t

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,258 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 XBS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

Is FY05 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 XBS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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