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YX05 YJC

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YJC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 123,904 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose radiator / cooling fan insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box held up with clips (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brake noisy when brake tested on rollers

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,450 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,027 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 84,223 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2013 84,221 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 79,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,876 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated in sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,073 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 YJC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX05 YJC, 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 YJC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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