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MJ05 YBL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,993 mi
Last recorded70,993 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YBL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front coil spring broken at lower coil, but still located securely within spring seat

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,993 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Offside Front coil spring broken at lower coil, but still located securely within spring seat

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,209 miles

both rear road springs rusty

both rear shock absorbers top bushes splitting/side ways movement

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,697 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

coolant below minimum and coolant stains on radiator

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,943 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

coolant below minimum and coolant stains on radiator

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,070 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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MJ05 YBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ05 YBL, 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 MJ05 YBL registered?

MJ05 YBL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 YBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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