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YT05 VBB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,689 mi
Last recorded68,689 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VBB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,878 miles

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

exhaust rubber on back box splitting but still supported

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

inner faces front discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,658 miles

Front brake pads @ 2 to 3mm, advise discs when these are done.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,658 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake pads @ 2 to 3mm, advise discs when these are done.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,868 miles

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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YT05 VBB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT05 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 VBB registered?

YT05 VBB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YT05 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VBB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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