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DY55 XFA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XFA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,593 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

horn slightly deteriorated, advise further inspection/replace

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,664 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount split

Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,658 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

front exhaust mount split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,254 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,467 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 38,467 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY55 XFA 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 68.8%.

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 DY55 XFA, 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 DY55 XFA registered?

DY55 XFA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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