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SO05 FYR

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FYR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 88,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 82,238 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 82,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 80,665 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 80,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 30cm within rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 70,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 67,450 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 67,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,693 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,778 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Radiator Loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,778 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Radiator Loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,444 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight flat spot in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,688 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,688 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,823 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,519 miles

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

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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SO05 FYR is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SO05 FYR, 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 SO05 FYR registered?

SO05 FYR is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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