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SL05 YHY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,496 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 96,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,374 miles

Oil leak

both fron t brake discs rusty and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,094 miles

O/S and N/S Front tyre surface cracking. Allso O/S rear side wall cracking.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,059 miles

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

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

O/S and N/S Front tyre surface cracking. Allso O/S rear side wall cracking.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake service

front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,657 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake service

front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,880 miles

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

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)

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

oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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)

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

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,102 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres are perished and scuffed but no ply or cord showing

Coil springs corroded but complete

Oil leak

Rear shockabsorber bushes worn and perished

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to coat and under tray

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,705 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 40,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YHY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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