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YK55 BXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,175 mi
Last recorded77,175 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 77,175 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,999 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR JACKING POINT AND REAR FLOOR WEAK

Pass 7 May 2016 73,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 68,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,338 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 60,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,656 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 34,890 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,697 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,298 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 21,298 miles

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 BXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 BXU registered?

YK55 BXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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