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YR55 UVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,402 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 70,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 59,003 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (d-bush) + slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,977 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,987 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,382 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,081 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 1 Oct 2010 34,909 miles

FRONT Brake discs heavily worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

FRONT Brake discs heavily worn.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,789 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,338 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,338 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 UVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

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

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