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MD05 JYE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,115 mi
Last recorded91,115 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 JYE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 91,115 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front subframe starting to corrode in places

Interior mirror missing

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn - slight play

O/s headlamp misted - pattern poor but present

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 86,249 miles

Engine management light on

Front subframe badly rusted/starting to corrode in places

O/s headlamp lens misted - pattern poor but present

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 18 May 2017 81,925 miles

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting - slight play

O/s/f headlamp lens poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody rusted in places

Fail 18 May 2017 81,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting - slight play

O/s/f headlamp lens poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody rusted in places

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,844 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

Slight play in front inner steering rack joints

Slight play in lower steering column joint

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,505 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Subframe starting to corrode in various places

Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,505 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres low on tread

Subframe starting to corrode in various places

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,834 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust flexi section poor/worn

Front subframe starting to corrode

Handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,112 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,457 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,436 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,640 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,555 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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MD05 JYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MD05 JYE, 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 MD05 JYE registered?

MD05 JYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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