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YP55 BKV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,162 miles

BONNET CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE REPLACED WITH AN 18 YEAR OLD PART WORN !!!

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OIL LEAK !!

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEAR SIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT JOIN

SURFACE CORROSION TO ,FRONT AND REAR INNER WINGS,FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 15 Feb 2018 139,030 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BONNET CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OIL LEAK !!

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEAR SIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK AT JOIN

SURFACE CORROSION TO ,FRONT AND REAR INNER WINGS,FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak major ()

engine mounts soft and deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2017 125,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun vise (8.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak major ()

engine mounts soft and deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,187 miles

Both rear tyres excessively perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

general under body and chassis corrosion

nearside front tyre excessively worn on shoulders

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,187 miles

Both rear tyres excessively perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

general under body and chassis corrosion

nearside front tyre excessively worn on shoulders

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,550 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,315 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

exhaust rear box deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,315 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

exhaust rear box deteriorated

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,061 miles

petrol smell no leak found

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

petrol smell no leak found

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,168 miles

front brake pads look as if worn

engine managment light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid getting low

engine managment light on

front brake pads look as if worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,268 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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YP55 BKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YP55 BKV, 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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YP55 BKV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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