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YH05 UTJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,190 mi
Last recorded75,190 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 75,190 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 72,775 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,527 miles

engine noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

engine noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner cv boot as covered in oil?

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,228 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner cv boot as covered in oil?

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,821 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,726 miles

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

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

Passenger side outer door handle broken door still opens from both sides

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger side outer door handle broken door still opens from both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,711 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 UTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH05 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

YH05 UTJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 UTJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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