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YP55 BKY

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BKY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,623 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 145,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rubber Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,547 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rubber Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 126,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,747 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,574 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 Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 109,006 miles

Front Sub frame corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,006 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions . (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blown. (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub frame corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,711 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,062 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,006 miles

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,522 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,436 miles

rear exhaust section deterioted

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightly cracked

rear exhaust section deterioted

Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,396 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,396 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,497 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 BKY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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