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SL05 YHU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,448 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

Rear wiper split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen/washer fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,855 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)

Oil leak

oil sump corroded and oil filter leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 41,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,429 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,429 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YHU 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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

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

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