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FY55 FOD

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,991 mi
Last recorded104,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FOD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,991 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure rear mount rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 on o/s front 175/65/14 on other three wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm minimum (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,353 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,606 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,232 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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FY55 FOD 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 66.7%.

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 FY55 FOD, 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 FY55 FOD registered?

FY55 FOD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 FOD safe to buy?

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