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YL05 HXN

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HXN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 71,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front headlights faded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front headlights faded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear starting to swell coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,265 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear starting to swell coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,933 miles

cracks in both rear tyre walls

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 35,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cracks in both rear tyre walls

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,198 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,195 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake slight out balance advise brake check

rear tyres slight worn- oil leak unable to tell source pads appear worn slight corrosion discs unable to fully check pads & discs brake pipe cover chipped light corrosion

slight movement ball joints & steering joints rear shocker bushes slight worn- slight corrosion subfram

Fail 25 Jul 2009 26,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake slight out balance advise brake check

rear tyres slight worn- oil leak unable to tell source pads appear worn slight corrosion discs unable to fully check pads & discs brake pipe cover chipped light corrosion

slight movement ball joints & steering joints rear shocker bushes slight worn- slight corrosion subfram

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 19,326 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HXN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

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

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