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OY55 BYB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,340 mi
Last recorded107,340 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,970 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,611 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 91,404 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,138 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rear wish bone bush worn slightly

Offside Front inner rear wish bone bush worn slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,963 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

rear wiper blade ends split

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,804 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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OY55 BYB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY55 BYB, 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 OY55 BYB registered?

OY55 BYB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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