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YJ55 YRC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,089 mi
Last recorded110,089 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 110,089 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lighht pressed (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 91,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 91,691 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,306 miles

rear silencer rubber mounting split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,529 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 62,529 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,863 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)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YJ55 YRC 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 75%.

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 YJ55 YRC, 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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YJ55 YRC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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