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YK55 BXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 BXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 71,096 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when pressing brake (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,797 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 66,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,724 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just under 40mm outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers worn

Fail 10 Aug 2021 62,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,133 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 24,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,326 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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YK55 BXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

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

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