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YK55 BYT

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,060 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside front shocker has reduced dampening

nearside front wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,524 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wiper blade damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,597 miles

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,293 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)

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

air intake conversion fitted

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 BYT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

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

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