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YA05 MPZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 MPZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall deteriating (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall deteriating (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,533 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,533 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,084 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,084 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)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,178 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bolt loose

Fail 5 Jul 2011 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bolt loose

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,210 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,244 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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YA05 MPZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YA05 MPZ, 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 YA05 MPZ registered?

YA05 MPZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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