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MV55 YMW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat has some movement when locked in the upright position

screen cracked along bottom edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,518 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,512 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 41,512 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 25,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 25,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,051 miles

o s f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wipor blade split

Fail 11 Dec 2009 22,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o s f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wipor blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,676 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)

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 YMW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV55 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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What year was MV55 YMW registered?

MV55 YMW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is MV55 YMW safe to buy?

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