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WU05 YXJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,665 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,042 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,583 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 76,583 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,642 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 71,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,699 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 60,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,455 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,385 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s wiper split

Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,385 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2010 42,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,783 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WU05 YXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU05 YXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 YXJ registered?

WU05 YXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 YXJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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