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SL05 YEX

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YEX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,344 miles

EML is on

front subframe is rusty

offside front brake pads are low

Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside steering arms are rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2014 61,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside steering arms are rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust is rusty

nearside and offside steering arms are slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

rear exhaust tail pipe is rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front subframe has light surface rust

slight damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front subframe has light surface rust

offside front brakes are binding slightly (have got very hot)

slight damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot lift nearside front seat to access rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,026 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot lift nearside front seat to access rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,660 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,660 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,807 miles

both front wheel trim scuffed

front brake slight imbalance

gearbox damp(nearside drive shaft seal)

nearside front seat doesnt tilt forward

nearside rear tyre perished

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front seat back cannot be moved to gain access to rear.

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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SL05 YEX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL05 YEX, 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 SL05 YEX registered?

SL05 YEX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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