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YR55 MWJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 MWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,939 miles

Advice engine management light on

Advice n/side rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 29 Nov 2014 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Advice engine management light on

Advice n/side rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,531 miles

Engine management light wont go out.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade is excessively split.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 33,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light wont go out.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear wiper blade is excessively split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,843 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 19,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,599 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 MWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

YR55 MWJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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