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YY54 VXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator and brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm The pressure too low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 67,656 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/as and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust skin slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/as and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust skin slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front sun visor faulty

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

Rear silencer corrodded/outer skin peeling

Fail 6 Apr 2019 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front sun visor faulty

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

Rear silencer corrodded/outer skin peeling

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,127 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,453 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,887 miles

off side and near side rear springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,395 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 29,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,500 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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YY54 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YY54 VXU, 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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YY54 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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