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FY05 YRF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,717 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 68,350 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing SEAT BELT AND STALK (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,918 miles

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 16 Sep 2020 63,916 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,936 miles

under body suspension corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,833 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,382 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,780 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,201 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perished condition

both front tyres low tread on edges

both rear coil springs rusty condition

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,201 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perished condition

both front tyres low tread on edges

both rear coil springs rusty condition

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,146 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 38,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise engine oil found very low on pre-checks topped up

advise rear brakes require service

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,449 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 YRF 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 FY05 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

FY05 YRF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is FY05 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 YRF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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