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HY05 VZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,803 mi
Last recorded113,803 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,803 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,287 miles

headlights deteriorating

rear tyres worn

slight wear and corrosion front discs

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

headlights deteriorating

rear tyres worn

slight wear and corrosion front discs

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 95,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,042 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,410 miles

Oil leak

all tyre`s cracked on side walls 165/70/14

Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,410 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyre`s cracked on side walls 165/70/14

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,605 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,595 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,773 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 38,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,831 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)

water pump leaking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,439 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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HY05 VZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY05 VZU, 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 HY05 VZU registered?

HY05 VZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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