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M556 YFM

1995 Fiat Punto 55

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,591 mi
Last recorded97,591 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 5583,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 YFM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,591 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 88,792 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 101,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 93,550 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 93,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

drivers side front shockabsorber slight leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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M556 YFM is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 83,614 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 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M556 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M556 YFM registered?

M556 YFM is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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