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YP55 BWZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,835 miles

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

front tyres on legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 May 2015 104,031 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 104,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust down pipe slight blow

Pass 19 May 2014 95,258 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 95,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 88,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,591 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,591 miles

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

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

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper has slight damage

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall and is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and has slight tread seperation

Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper has slight damage

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer wall and is slightly worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing and has slight tread seperation

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 BWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

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

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