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EX55 LYP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LYP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fuel cover has been missing and bonnet stay has been missing

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,889 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 70,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,953 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 65,952 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on dashboard

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,371 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EX55 LYP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX55 LYP, 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 EX55 LYP registered?

EX55 LYP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is EX55 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 LYP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 LYP have outstanding finance?

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