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YJ55 YRE

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,993 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,993 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 740,709 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,352 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant pipe corroded and leaking

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

vehicle has a slight misfire on tickover

vehicle overheating

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,180 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine overheating

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,277 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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YJ55 YRE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ55 YRE, 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 YJ55 YRE registered?

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

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