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SO54 YJL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YJL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 61,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,019 miles

Exhaust downpipe support bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road spring rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road spring rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust downpipe support bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road spring rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road spring rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,921 miles

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

play at n/s/f top mtg

Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,919 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

play at n/s/f top mtg

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,074 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No head light pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,289 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 45,287 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,535 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread

Exhaust flexy deterioated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,535 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,727 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

both rear coil springs corroded

front inner pads starting to wear

Fail 20 Jun 2014 37,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

both rear coil springs corroded

front inner pads starting to wear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,709 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge and close to legal limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advice wipers

Fail 23 Jun 2009 18,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on edges

n/s front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

n/s rear tyer has cut in inner sidewall

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,939 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn thin on edges

n/s front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

n/s rear tyer has cut in inner sidewall

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,041 miles

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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SO54 YJL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SO54 YJL, 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 SO54 YJL registered?

SO54 YJL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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