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LY05 FYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,218 mi
Last recorded79,218 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure at front bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,603 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,793 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windows tinted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,523 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,686 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,262 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,262 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on dash

signs of overheating

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,028 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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LY05 FYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY05 FYJ, 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 LY05 FYJ registered?

LY05 FYJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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