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YR55 MWE

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 MWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,010 miles

front tyres 2mm on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2016 82,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 2mm on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,798 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished but no ply/cords exposed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished but no ply/cords exposed

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,316 miles

bulb failure light on

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front suspension bed starting to rust

offside rear under sill starting to rust

slight damage to boot floor and closing panel

slight oil leak on gearbox

sump rusting

Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,316 miles

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

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

sump rusting

slight oil leak on gearbox

bulb failure light on

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front suspension bed starting to rust

offside rear under sill starting to rust

slight damage to boot floor and closing panel

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,979 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Bulb warning light on.

Lower rear gearbox mounts perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel has slight play.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Bulb warning light on.

Lower rear gearbox mounts perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel has slight play.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,854 miles

number plate lamp deteriorated

steering wheel has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

number plate lamp deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,834 miles

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

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,211 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in osr tyre also flat

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 38,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MWE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

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