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FY55 YHJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,478 mi
Last recorded77,478 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,478 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet release lever broken ok at test

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,530 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,290 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 61,914 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,942 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,940 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,642 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,802 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,386 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 YHJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red 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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

FY55 YHJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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