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YR55 SOJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,703 mi
Last recorded71,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 71,703 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 71,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,496 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,992 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber poor.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,093 miles

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

Offside front wheel brakes binding very slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

YR55 SOJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YR55 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 SOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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