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YR55 YPZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,943 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 18 Apr 2013 30,943 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 16 Apr 2012 28,305 miles

Both front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,882 miles

Uneven wear on front brake disc surfaces

Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Uneven wear on front brake disc surfaces

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident repair to front

Fail 19 Apr 2010 21,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident repair to front

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,081 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 YPZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

YR55 YPZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YR55 YPZ safe to buy?

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