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YR05 VJG

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VJG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back and arch near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet catch broken had to open manually

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,049 miles

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

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

bonnet release faulty

inner sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,022 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,022 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet was dificult to open

tyre size 165/ 70/ 14

various areas of body damage

Fail 7 Dec 2019 68,651 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet was dificult to open

tyre size 165/ 70/ 14

various areas of body damage

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drop Sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,632 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

fuel breather pipe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,129 miles

tail door wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tail door wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,185 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,077 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 17,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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)

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 VJG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

YR05 VJG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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