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YP55 BRZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BRZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,551 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,536 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,730 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,537 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,537 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,960 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,555 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,555 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,286 miles

front tyres worn on edges

ns mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,778 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 BRZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

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

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