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MJ05 YBO

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 126,701 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested bet test failed vehicle overheated during full cat test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front top strut mounts (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 124,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,970 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 114,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light 0n

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,266 miles

centre exhaust pipe flexi deteriorating

n/s door mirror glass deteriorating slightly

sump corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust pipe flexi deteriorating

n/s door mirror glass deteriorating slightly

sump corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,026 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,026 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,897 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 41,879 miles

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)

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 YBO 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 52.9%.

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 MJ05 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

MJ05 YBO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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