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YP55 RMX

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RMX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,618 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,781 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

exhaust detiorated

rear engine mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,781 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

exhaust detiorated

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,525 miles

n/s headlight bowl steamed up,beam pattern ok.

o/s rear tyre nail in tread and badly cracked inbetween tread area.

radiator cooling fan noisy/worn when it operates.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,524 miles

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

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

engine oil level not showing on dipstick,2 litres added before test.

n/s headlight bowl steamed up,beam pattern ok.

o/s rear tyre nail in tread and badly cracked inbetween tread area.

radiator cooling fan noisy/worn when it operates.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,574 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 3 Nov 2012 52,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,026 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RMX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

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