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YY05 RXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,616 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 31,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,563 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 19,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brakes slightly binding

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 RXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 RXB, 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 YY05 RXB registered?

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

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