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LJ05 YUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seatbelt. slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,168 miles

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolts missing from bellhousing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,651 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor losing grease

bolts missing from bellhousing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,393 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 64,393 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,980 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front flexi exhaust pipe damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limits

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have to @ 3mm on the edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,135 miles

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

nsr reflector broken

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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LJ05 YUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ05 YUW, 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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LJ05 YUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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