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YK55 BYJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,344 mi
Last recorded126,344 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading at 0.70 should be .20 or less (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related underbody corrosion but not holed at time of test

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,035 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,992 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,986 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,094 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,523 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,057 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2008 16,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BYJ 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 72.2%.

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 YK55 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

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

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