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YP55 RXF

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,679 mi
Last recorded101,679 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 101,679 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,960 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,235 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,245 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,346 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre perished

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,443 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 RXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

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

Is YP55 RXF safe to buy?

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