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MT05 YHF

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,864 mi
Last recorded66,864 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,864 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated centre of car floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills and sill backing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic cover deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and sill backing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,777 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,777 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch/sill within 30cm of rear axle mounts and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch/sill within 30cm of rear axle mounts and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 60,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 58,247 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)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 11 May 2018 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 53,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking with age DOT4204

Fail 3 May 2016 53,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking with age DOT4204

Pass 11 May 2015 50,826 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 47,984 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 45,467 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 45,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2009 27,406 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear wheel trim incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 20,615 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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MT05 YHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 YHF, 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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MT05 YHF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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