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YX05 VLJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,008 mi
Last recorded41,008 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 41,008 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 38,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 38,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 31,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,205 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 5,141 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YX05 VLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX05 VLJ, 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

How do I check the history of YX05 VLJ?

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What year was YX05 VLJ registered?

YX05 VLJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is YX05 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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