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YL05 HWZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,667 mi
Last recorded129,667 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,667 miles

Coolant leak coolant leaking from radiator cap ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 129,159 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,445 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 117,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,647 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 112,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,932 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,923 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,977 miles

coolant leak at bottle

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2018 83,379 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,366 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,125 miles

front discs worn/corroded and pads low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,749 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,749 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 50,252 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,307 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2011 36,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,022 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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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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What year was YL05 HWZ registered?

YL05 HWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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