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SO54 YJP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,312 mi
Last recorded49,312 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 YJP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 49,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

overheating

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,112 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,073 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 41,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

coolant fan not working

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S BODY DAMAGE

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,583 miles

airbags warning lamps on

boot full

passenger sun visor does not stay in upright position

Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

airbags warning lamps on

boot full

both front tyres perished in sidewalls

passenger sun visor does not stay in upright position

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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SO54 YJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO54 YJP, 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 SO54 YJP registered?

SO54 YJP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is SO54 YJP safe to buy?

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