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YR05 VHY

2005 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 160,633 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Hand brake only just made effort

Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,148 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front cv boot leaking grease

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,827 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,773 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,778 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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YR05 VHY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 VHY, 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 YR05 VHY registered?

YR05 VHY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is YR05 VHY safe to buy?

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