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J14 FYE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FYE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,392 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,195 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,166 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,361 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2013 52,237 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)

radiator cooling fan bearings noisey

Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,870 miles

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

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

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)

radiator cooling fan bearings noisey

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,864 miles

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

some aging to both rear tyre side walls ok for this test

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,276 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,943 miles

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

small nick in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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J14 FYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J14 FYE, 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 J14 FYE registered?

J14 FYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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