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FY55 FOH

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 140,975 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,641 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged light output not reduced

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 110,771 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 110,771 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,648 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,805 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,017 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,009 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,030 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,030 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,018 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 84,018 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,862 miles

Exhaust Back Box C orroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,862 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Exhaust Back Box C orroded.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,482 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seat restricting check on belts in rear.no centre lap belt present.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,106 miles

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

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

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

front tyre wear suggests wheel alignment may require adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,340 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,119 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 FOH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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