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HY55 YLK

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YLK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has an uneven wear on the outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has an uneven wear on the outer

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has an uneven wear on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2014 74,735 miles

185 55 15 86 v

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both the rear tyres are perrished and have uneven wear dot codes 2007

the front pipe support bracket is in poor condition

the nsf wiper is slightly smearing the screen

Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

185 55 15 86 v

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both the rear tyres are perrished and have uneven wear dot codes 2007

the front pipe support bracket is in poor condition

the nsf wiper is slightly smearing the screen

Fail 29 May 2014 72,434 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,521 miles

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

Steering warning light on, but power steering seems to work OK

Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,519 miles

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

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

Steering warning light on, but power steering seems to work OK

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,034 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,034 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,053 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,789 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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HY55 YLK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY55 YLK, 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 HY55 YLK registered?

HY55 YLK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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