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SY54 PYZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 PYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,689 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

engine covers/under trays fitted

vehicle is undersealed and covers fitted on sills

Fail 17 Oct 2020 85,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when apply brake paddle (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,984 miles

Covers fitted on sills and arches (inner and outer)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

undersealant on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,296 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,182 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,900 miles

near side front tyre starting to perish on side wall

offside front tyre starting to perish on side wall

offside rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,122 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 37,122 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,770 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,770 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,087 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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SY54 PYZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY54 PYZ, 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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SY54 PYZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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