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YR05 XLV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,628 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf lense poor and pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective still supporting at present (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 108,628 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf lense poor and pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective still supporting at present (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,004 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sun visor cannot be stowed in the off screen position (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,489 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,999 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,999 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cig lighter no power

n/s door stiff

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,267 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,267 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,971 miles

coil spring corroded brake pipes covered in mud

n/s/f door sticking

n/s/f wiper worn

oil level low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,319 miles

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

dent in n/s front wheel rim

rear rubber exhaust mounting split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,439 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 XLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR05 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

YR05 XLV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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