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J20 YUM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,492 mi
Last recorded55,492 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 YUM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 50,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 49,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 43,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,018 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 28,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,827 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 26,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,135 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 17,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,128 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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J20 YUM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J20 YUM, 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 J20 YUM registered?

J20 YUM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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