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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
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
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
both rear tyres perishing slightly
offside headlamp mounting broken
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres perishing slightly
offside headlamp mounting broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
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
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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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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YP55 XVL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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