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OU05 YWX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 94,258 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front front sub frame rusty

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear only just made requirements

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides]] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides]] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,155 miles

Front exhaust minor leak gas

all flexi hose ferrules corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,127 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust minor leak gas

Offside Front brake bind

all flexi hose ferrules corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,617 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

condition of both rear shocker bushes

condition of offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

condition of both rear shocker bushes

condition of offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,510 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

sump rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking

sump rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 64,374 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 64,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on dash.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle overheated at end of test.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,374 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,268 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust very badly corroded and blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 23,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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OU05 YWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU05 YWX, 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 OU05 YWX registered?

OU05 YWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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