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YP55 BOF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,089 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 84,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,135 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 46,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,382 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,772 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,772 miles

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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YP55 BOF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BOF, 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 YP55 BOF registered?

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

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