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YG55 KNU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,525 mi
Last recorded71,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 KNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,525 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,635 miles

All rear suspension bushes dry (squeaking)

Engine Noise.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,635 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear suspension bushes dry (squeaking)

Engine Noise.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,928 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,622 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,658 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,766 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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YG55 KNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YG55 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

YG55 KNU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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