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YH05 FXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 FXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,897 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 84,170 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,664 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,661 miles

All position lamps not working Switch faulty (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box bloeing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both beam images very poor (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,799 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear seat belt is twisted

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,474 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 55,848 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,561 miles

nearside sun visor insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,561 miles

nearside sun visor insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,457 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,714 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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YH05 FXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH05 FXU, 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 YH05 FXU registered?

YH05 FXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is YH05 FXU safe to buy?

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