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SO54 YVC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,793 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear springs are corroded

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition not blowing

Front exhaust bracket broken off exhaust still secure

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn but not binding at time of test

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,793 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Both rear springs are corroded

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition not blowing

Front exhaust bracket broken off exhaust still secure

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)

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn but not binding at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,492 miles

Both front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly perished

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Both rear axle front bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,485 miles

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

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

Both front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly perished

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Both rear axle front bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Front discs are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,381 miles

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Exhaust flexy joint in pooe condition

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished but no excessive movement

Offside front tyre has 3mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Rear heatsheild loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,851 miles

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 185/55/15 H

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,851 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left 185/55/15 H

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,566 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 30,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both rear springs corroded

Front discs are slightly worn

Front pads getting low

Oil on min

Fail 27 Jan 2011 30,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs are slightly worn

Front pads are getting low

Oil on minimum

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,815 miles

Nearside front tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges 185/55/15 v

Offside front tyre has nail in tread

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs are in poor condition and pads are getting low

Nearside front tyre close to limits

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 YVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

SO54 YVC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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