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YP55 RFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,928 mi
Last recorded155,928 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 155,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 154,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Floor,chassis,inner wings sills and inner sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 143,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

floor,chassis,inner sills and corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 143,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

floor,chassis,inner sills and corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 133,476 miles

Floor corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front shockabsorber knocking

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front shockabsorber knocking

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,905 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump corroded and weeping

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,139 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 118,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,762 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 100,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,546 miles

vehicle overheated durinr mot test. cooling fan not operating.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,751 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 RFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

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

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