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MV55 YNP

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 101,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,947 miles

Central middel box pin holes x5

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,329 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears in Poor Condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Upper Shocker Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,325 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears in Poor Condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Upper Shocker Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 92,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,605 miles

oil leaks on engine

Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leaks on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,159 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)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,731 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,930 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,077 miles

nearside and offside front tyres signs of wear 165 70 r14

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 YNP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

MV55 YNP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is MV55 YNP safe to buy?

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