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YP55 RXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,099 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,977 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,135 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 8 Oct 2010 18,388 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 14,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

passenger wiper blade smearing slightly

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 RXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 RXV registered?

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

Is YP55 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 RXV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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