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DY05 YDJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 YDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,031 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (rusty). (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 83,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 83,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,364 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,933 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPAIR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective POLISH LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR REPLACE ASAP. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,507 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 68,507 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front inner discs pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,293 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 44,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,746 miles

front fog lamp inop

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,746 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

front fog lamp inop

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,260 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,607 miles

both rear tyres cracked sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,226 miles

o/s front tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,317 miles

o/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,414 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 21,414 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)

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

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

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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DY05 YDJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY05 YDJ, 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 DY05 YDJ registered?

DY05 YDJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 YDJ safe to buy?

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