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PX55 YOW

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 YOW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested brake pedal no reststance (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

signs of wetness around rear brake drums

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,273 miles

Front tyres worn off on edges

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

Oil leak sump rusty leaking and oil filter rusty ()

wipers leaving screen slightly smeared nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,588 miles

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump very rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,114 miles

engine oil sump leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil sump leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,297 miles

Oil leak

engine oil sump is porous

front tyres slightly perished

gearknob is loose

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,306 miles

engine sump is rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,305 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine sump is rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated in places

Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

city light on dash flashing, power steering working

exhaust deteriorated in places

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,185 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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PX55 YOW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX55 YOW, 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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PX55 YOW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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