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YK55 BYP

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,864 mi
Last recorded34,864 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox mountain split

Fail 8 Jan 2019 32,382 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox mountain split

Pass 6 Jan 2018 27,534 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 27,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (8.2.2)

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,879 miles

Both front wipers split

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

Offside Front Door check strap worn

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 24,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Both front wipers split

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

Offside Front Door check strap worn

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,432 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,093 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 15,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe exhaust flexi split

front wipers split/worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 13,461 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 11,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 9,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,100 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 7,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 BYP 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 75%.

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

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