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DY55 YJD

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YJD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.175 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,342 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot splitting

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear springs corroded

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

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust has slight leak front and rear

Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot splitting

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear springs corroded

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

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust has slight leak front and rear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,136 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,300 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,634 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,180 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,961 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

front number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,337 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 YJD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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