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SO54 YJM

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,683 mi
Last recorded81,683 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,683 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Vacuum servo pipe kinked (3.6.A.2c)

Engine Cooling faulty, over heated during CAT test

Light stalk faulty, not turning side lights off

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has light cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,683 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Vacuum servo pipe kinked (3.6.A.2c)

Engine Cooling faulty, over heated during CAT test

Light stalk faulty, not turning side lights off

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has light cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 71,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 71,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,719 miles

air bag warning light on

exhaust bracket snapped

n/s rear tyre cracking 185 55 vr 15

rear wiper blade

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,719 miles

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust bracket snapped

n/s rear tyre cracking 185 55 vr 15

rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,715 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2011 43,693 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,367 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,111 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 YJM 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 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 SO54 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

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

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