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YR55 FTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FTU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 80,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 79,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 78,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 77,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,010 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,010 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,543 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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YR55 FTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR55 FTU, 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

How do I check the history of YR55 FTU?

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What year was YR55 FTU registered?

YR55 FTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 FTU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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