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YG55 DVV

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 DVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,870 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 59,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,454 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess additional cable for towing brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,062 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,322 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,215 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 13,485 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG55 DVV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG55 DVV, 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 YG55 DVV registered?

YG55 DVV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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