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YR55 YRC

2005 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,862 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front crossmember (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,708 miles

Front tyres starting to wear edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers seat back wont unlock allowing access to rear seats

front and rear suspension corroding and bushes deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,217 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,215 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat back wont release

offside rear spring corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,638 miles

gear lever stiff

Fail 18 Sep 2012 27,638 miles

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

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

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)

gear lever stiff

Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,908 miles

nearside front wheel binding

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 YRC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

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

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