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YX05 VLO

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VLO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil srpings corroded

exhaust slight leak

outer sills rough

rear bumper mountings corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 102,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under Vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Engine Management Light On

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp Images Faded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wheel Binding Slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Sills ns/os (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Front & Rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 May 2018 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Under Vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Engine Management Light On

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp Images Faded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Wheel Binding Slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Sills ns/os (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Front & Rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2017 99,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2017 99,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2017 99,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

advise offside& nearside rear tyres slight cracking in sidewall

advise slight leak off oil at sump

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,815 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

advise offside& nearside rear tyres slight cracking in sidewall

advise slight leak off oil at sump

Pass 26 May 2015 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 76,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,185 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,876 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,440 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,434 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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YX05 VLO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLO, 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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YX05 VLO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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