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YY05 COJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 COJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil light on

underside corroaded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil light on

underside corroaded

Pass 18 May 2016 112,474 miles

front shocks slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 100,845 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 92,688 miles

o/s and n/s sun visors will not secure in upright position

Fail 22 May 2014 92,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s and n/s sun visors will not secure in upright position

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,290 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,717 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 61,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 43,080 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 7 May 2010 33,047 miles

radiator starting to leak

Pass 30 May 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,077 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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YY05 COJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY05 COJ, 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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YY05 COJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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