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YK55 BXE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 BXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,756 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 80,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passanger door stiff to open due to damage

Fail 17 Jan 2018 72,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passanger door stiff to open due to damage

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,884 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 70,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,256 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

both front wiper blades smearing

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,157 miles

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,221 miles

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

when manually moving wheels lock to lock steering rack feels stiff

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper blade is split.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,878 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,878 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,003 miles

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

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

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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YK55 BXE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK55 BXE, 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 YK55 BXE registered?

YK55 BXE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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