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YP55 XVL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,246 mi
Last recorded196,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 196,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

stonechip

Fail 27 Jul 2026 196,200 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

stonechip

Pass 28 Jul 2025 189,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VARIOUS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2025 189,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VARIOUS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 181,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 173,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 168,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 168,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,000 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 134,000 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,567 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower FRONT BUMPER GRILL SLIGHTLY LOSE

Offside Front WINDOW DOESN'T GO UP/OR DOWN

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,318 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

offside headlamp mounting broken

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

offside headlamp mounting broken

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,011 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear sidelights are affected by the operation of the hazard lights

the drivers sun visor has a damaged retainer

Pass 13 May 2013 51,396 miles

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

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

both rear sidelights are affected by the operation of the hazard lights

the drivers sun visor has a damaged retainer

Pass 23 May 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 32,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,096 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2009 19,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 May 2009 19,007 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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 XVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

YP55 XVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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