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YP55 BSV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,277 mi
Last recorded31,277 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,697 miles

coolant fan noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2008 22,513 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

coolant fan noisy

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 BSV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

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

Is YP55 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 BSV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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