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YP55 BSU

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,886 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,886 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 73,897 miles

Coolant leak radiator damp ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front suspension subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,848 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 66,848 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near bottom arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,658 miles

ABS braking system may have fault as fault light came on during mot/went off

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

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

power steering may have fault as malfunction light came on during mot/went off

Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements must have continuous sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame within suspension arm mount /corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has flat spot in tread /worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS braking system may have fault as fault light came on during mot/went off

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated puncture (5.2.3 (l))

power steering may have fault as malfunction light came on during mot/went off

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,577 miles

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

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

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / front / rear / exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 46,572 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / front / rear / exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,479 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 35,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,723 miles

both front tyres on limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,157 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 BSU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YP55 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

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

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