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YP55 RFO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,507 mi
Last recorded85,507 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,507 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,602 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,602 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,954 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,444 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,767 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,174 miles

Bonnet support missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2008 21,174 miles

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

Bonnet support missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RFO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

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