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YP55 RFX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,691 mi
Last recorded40,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,691 miles

n/s outer door handle broken but still operates

Fail 22 Jul 2021 40,691 miles

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

n/s outer door handle broken but still operates

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 37,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coating lifting on rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2017 35,687 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coating lifting on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,587 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 34,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both head light lenses deteriorated border line pass

both rear tyres cracking on the walls

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,554 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyre walls

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,947 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s front brake binding slightly - brake service required

Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,793 miles

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

unable to test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2008 11,277 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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