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MT05 YHL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 122,889 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Needs 165/70-14. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut but not showing cords.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 119,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. 165/70-14. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,094 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to vehicle over heating. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. 165/70-14. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,856 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,685 miles

Both front wipers smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,125 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 78,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 45,864 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 YHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MT05 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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