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YR55 YRG

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YRG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,352 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clip holding bulb in place missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both inner sill panel has corroded,may require to attention

engine oil level very low,may require to attention

front sub-frame slightly corroded

rear stop bump has damage

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension rubber bump stops adrift

engine oil level very low

front exhaust weak

general underside surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion front subframe

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,538 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension rubber bump stops adrift

engine oil level very low

front exhaust weak

general underside surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,313 miles

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

oil leaking from engine

sump corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2017 111,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leaking from engine

sump corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,293 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 107,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,884 miles

nearside front inner cv boot damp

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front inner cv boot damp

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,273 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,918 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,307 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,307 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,156 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 YRG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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