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YP55 BXA

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,285 mi
Last recorded118,285 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 118,285 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Risk of Engine Over Heating due to Radiator Cooling Fan Seized (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch - Seat belt Mounting & Rear Suspension Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch - Door Latch Mount, Seat Belt Mount & Fuel Filler Mounting Bracket Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Cooling Fan Seized

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing/Strut Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/Strut Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,145 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 115,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 110,710 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,954 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount (gearbox) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,249 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 97,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,082 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,281 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,250 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,245 miles

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

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 BXA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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