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YR55 FUB

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FUB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,319 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Emissions not tested engine fan not working (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts front seats wont tilt

engine sump rusty and leaking

rad fan seized engine overheating

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,209 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,215 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 10 Feb 2014 54,869 miles

Crack in windscreen outside drivers view

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

Rear exhaust box has corrosion and mounting deteriorated

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,388 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

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

Rear exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,578 miles

child saet fitted to offside rear seat

offside rear coil spring corroding

rear silencer rubber mounting starting to split

slight side to side movement to handbrake lever and slight travel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,619 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FUB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR55 FUB, 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 YR55 FUB registered?

YR55 FUB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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