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DY55 XFK

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XFK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,299 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded and has slight blows

front chassis rails corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,299 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded and has slight blows

front chassis rails corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear chassis rails corroding around rear axle mounting points

both rear floors corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear chassis rails corroding around rear axle mounting points

both rear floors corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,526 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,526 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,449 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,665 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 30,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front pads getting low and discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,401 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside 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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DY55 XFK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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