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YT05 VBJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 127,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,475 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 86,813 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,400 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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YT05 VBJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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