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YY05 VHK

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VHK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight damage to nearside front headlamp

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight damage to nearside front headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,221 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,184 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,958 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,842 miles

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

slight damage on nearside front lamp

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VHK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VHK, 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

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What year was YY05 VHK registered?

YY05 VHK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is YY05 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 VHK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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