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YP55 XUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,084 mi
Last recorded70,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced smashed and has sharp edges (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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)

subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder heavily perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,442 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,793 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,885 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 24,227 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 24,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

YP55 XUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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