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YT05 VDA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,728 mi
Last recorded37,728 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VDA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 37,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around flange and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure back loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 36,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,420 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 26,084 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,773 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,770 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,364 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 19,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,087 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 18,087 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,655 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 VDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

YT05 VDA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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