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WX55 YLA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 YLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,016 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,432 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,301 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 78,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 78,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

handbrake holding but adjustment needed soon

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Offside Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,513 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 23,513 miles

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

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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WX55 YLA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WX55 YLA, 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 WX55 YLA registered?

WX55 YLA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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