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YP55 CEA

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,913 mi
Last recorded115,913 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 CEA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,913 miles

Nearside Front under wheel arch liner damaged etc

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer driver door handle deteriorated operation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front under wheel arch liner damaged etc

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer driver door handle deteriorated operation

Rear parking brake limits only just met

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,252 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 104,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,588 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,517 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 CEA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

YP55 CEA is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 CEA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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