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DY55 XFN

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,706 mi
Last recorded88,706 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED AND BROKEN, TE RADIATOR IS INSECURE

Fail 29 Oct 2018 88,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

THE RADIATOR SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED AND BROKEN, TE RADIATOR IS INSECURE

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,054 miles

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)

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

front brake disc corroded.

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

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

front brake disc corroded.

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,756 miles

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear no plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear no plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,792 miles

front brake disc and pads low

sump and oil filter very rusty. also leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has side wall damage but is not exposing cords

Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has side wall damage but is not exposing cords

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,078 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre few cuts on sidewall but not to cords

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have stepped tyre wear (causing road noise?)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre few cuts on sidewall but not to cords

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have stepped tyre wear (causing road noise?)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,018 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,357 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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DY55 XFN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

DY55 XFN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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