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HY55 YMW

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,525 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,279 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,044 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,079 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak exessive engine ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,440 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing ,coilsprings corroded,steering lamp was on then extinquished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi blowing ,coilsprings corroded,steering lamp was on then extinquished

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,395 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside / offside (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside / offside (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside / offside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to center section (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp hazards / position lights (1.4.A.2h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot full

engine covers fitted

fan bearings noisey

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,429 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,287 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 20 Oct 2011 50,287 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2010 41,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

airbag lamp illuminated

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag lamp illuminated

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,072 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,676 miles

air bag light on

both front to rear brake pipes covered

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 YMW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YMW, 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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HY55 YMW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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