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YP55 RDZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,974 mi
Last recorded120,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RDZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 120,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides affecting pattern and light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect minor leak of fluid also (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be stored in correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,376 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,692 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,332 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,332 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 100,366 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,938 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 93,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,736 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,852 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 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

YP55 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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