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KY55 ELJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ELJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 48,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount defective and allowing rear silencer to touch nsr coil spring (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s+n/s rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,446 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,787 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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KY55 ELJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY55 ELJ, 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 KY55 ELJ registered?

KY55 ELJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KY55 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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