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DY55 YJP

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,101 mi
Last recorded62,101 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake servo heavily underealed preventing full inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

slightly low effort on o/s/r parking brake

Fail 10 Dec 2019 62,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake servo heavily underealed preventing full inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

slightly low effort on o/s/r parking brake

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,849 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake servo undersealed preventing full inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2018 56,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake servo undersealed preventing full inspection

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm] and heavily worn on outer edge. ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge

o/s/r inner sill corroded

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,144 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

servo undersealed not allowing for full inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath including subframes and brake pipes not allowing for full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2017 52,144 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f side repeater lens missing

servo undersealed not allowing for full inspection

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath including subframes and brake pipes not allowing for full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,541 miles

Alternator belt slightly loose.

Backbox rubber cracked.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coolant radiator leaking.

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

Nsf headlamp misted up and very slight damage.

Nsr handbrake cable casing split.

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

Osr reflector slightly damaged.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 46,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Alternator belt slightly loose.

Backbox rubber cracked.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coolant radiator leaking.

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

Nsr handbrake cable casing split.

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

Osr reflector slightly damaged.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,052 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 43,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,292 miles

coil springs corroded but still complete

exhaust front flexs corroded

front discs redish as if got hot !!!!!!

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,438 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 YJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

DY55 YJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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