MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak coolant leaking from radiator cap ()
Brake performance unable to be tested due to water leak and possibility of overheating (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure center section clamp insecure exhaust fouling back axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to water pouring from expansion cap and exhaust leaks from insecure joints (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust flnge bolt missing and second bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine covered in oil from top to bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak coolant leaking from radiator cap ()
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both front springs fouling body
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bolts loose on bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant low
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak at bottle
o/s/f tyre worn on inner
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake hose excessively twisted not clipped in to strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
coolant leak at bottle
o/s/f tyre worn on inner
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn/corroded and pads low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front discs worn/corroded and pads low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH Rear Tyres perishing.
N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front brake discs worn
front brake pads wearing thin
rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads wearing thin
rear exhaust joint blowing slightly
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL05 HWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YL05 HWZ, 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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YL05 HWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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