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MV55 YOD

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,755 mi
Last recorded70,755 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YOD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 70,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,396 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,532 miles

Engine overheats. Cooling fan inop

Nearside Front Knocking noise heard from steering (suspect track rod inner knuckle)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak (G/box)

Oil leak (engine)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,532 miles

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

Engine overheats. Cooling fan inop

Nearside Front Knocking noise heard from steering (suspect track rod inner knuckle)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted around inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak (G/box)

Oil leak (engine)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,396 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,396 miles

Offside 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 13 Aug 2014 43,954 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,280 miles

both NS andOS rear upper shock bushes are worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,761 miles

Rear wiper blade ripped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 21,253 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Please be aware to carry out a full MOT inspection the boot compartment must be emptied before presented for test.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,307 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 YOD is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

MV55 YOD is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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