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YT05 VXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 63,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge of minimum legal requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge of minimum legal requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,104 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 52,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,690 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to backbox joint (7.1.2)

both front tyres age cracking

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,968 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,968 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,345 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

both rear tyres showing signs of rust in age cracks

Fail 11 Sep 2014 33,342 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner drive shaft gaitors damp with grease

both rear tyres age cracking

both rear tyres showing signs of rust in age cracks

offside front bottom ball joint gaitor damp with grease

Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

steering rack feels tight when turning wheels manually for test lock to lock

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,731 miles

Oil leak

steering rack feels tight when turning wheels manually for test lock to lock

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,291 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is YT05 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 VXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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