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MV55 YMU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 92,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat not tilting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished - have secured with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm [165/70/14] (5.2.3 (e))

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

front passenger seat tilting mechanism defective

Fail 16 Feb 2019 73,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 2.5mm [165/70/14] (5.2.3 (e))

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

front passenger seat tilting mechanism defective

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,534 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 42,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,492 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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MV55 YMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV55 YMU, 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 MV55 YMU registered?

MV55 YMU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MV55 YMU safe to buy?

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