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YT05 VFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 70,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,133 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,149 miles

Engine damp with oil

Slight exhaust leak/blow centre to rear joint

Fail 10 May 2012 55,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Engine damp with oil

Slight exhaust leak/blow centre to rear joint

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,465 miles

All/many brake pipes heavily greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,465 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

All/many brake pipes heavily greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,274 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 VFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

YT05 VFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YT05 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VFJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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