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DY55 YJT

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,338 mi
Last recorded105,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YJT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 105,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,783 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 97,783 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed Flexible pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 92,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 92,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swollen up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 87,355 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swollen up under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,558 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps (4.3.3 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,734 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 1 Jun 2019 60,734 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 May 2018 53,385 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2018 53,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2017 48,071 miles

Front roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 2 May 2017 48,070 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 section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 20 May 2016 41,589 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,759 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front wiper smearing

offside front tyre weaing on inner edge also cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,608 miles

front wipers smearing

nearside rear seat belt twisted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play detected in steering column

water leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,154 miles

advise nearside front tyre is at 3mm also wearing to the outer sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 27,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise nearside front tyre is at 3mm also wearing to the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,139 miles

rear springs corroding

rear wiper jumps across screen

slight weep from top selector shaft seal

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,616 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,880 miles

Offside rear seatbelt twisted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,175 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 YJT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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