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YP55 RFL

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,214 mi
Last recorded75,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RFL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 58,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,955 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 48,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,456 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,173 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,173 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise engine warning light staying on

advise front tyres worn on edges

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,296 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 29,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,354 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,832 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 RFL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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