MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Both inner sills corroded
Exhaust front flexi corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
N/s/f brake hose has a slight twist
N/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear bumper insecure
Rear parking brake limits just met
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bumper insecure ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/n/s (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
All exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated
Exhaust system slighty corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake slightly grabbing
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
o/s/n/s inner sills slightly corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake hose,although clipped securly,is close to wheel It does not foul any part of the wheel/suspension,even on lock to lock.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front brake discs inner faces slightly worn,poor condition,visual.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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DY55 XEM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY55 XEM, 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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DY55 XEM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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