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YT05 VCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,739 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 154,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,765 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 150,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 144,081 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 135,806 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres lightly cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2016 135,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres lightly cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 126,782 miles

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

Hand brake warning light on

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 126,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Hand brake warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,598 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 118,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 72,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 46,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,942 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 VCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT05 VCV, 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 YT05 VCV registered?

YT05 VCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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