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MJ05 YBV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,938 mi
Last recorded66,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,938 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion In Some Areas

Pass 8 Jun 2024 64,374 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded In Some Areas

Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,868 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 56,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,980 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear, also covered in underseal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear, also covered in underseal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,533 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 49,106 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2019 49,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 46,466 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 46,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working affected by stop lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 42,735 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 42,727 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush osr/nsr upper (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,838 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 37,838 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 32,980 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 25,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,859 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 18,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 16,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,103 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,729 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 YBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

MJ05 YBV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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