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SP55 YRW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YRW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under body corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,658 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under body corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner + outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,004 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake fluid below min

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre wearing inner + outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,991 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,347 miles

centre exaust rubber mount split

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,347 miles

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

centre exaust rubber mount split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded

front to rear covered over

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 27,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,204 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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SP55 YRW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP55 YRW, 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 SP55 YRW registered?

SP55 YRW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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