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YP55 RKU

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RKU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,421 miles

oil leak

sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 109,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,067 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,067 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 79,890 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 79,890 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 68,220 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 68,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 53,457 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 38,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,241 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 RKU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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