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YT55 NZE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NZE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,012 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision corroded excessively (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,120 miles

Handbrake only just met requirments

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges slightly

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 110,098 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake only just met requirments

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges slightly

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 109,184 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017
Pass 6 May 2016 100,869 miles

brake fluid level low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both drive shafts loose were mounted into gear box

Fail 6 May 2016 100,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both drive shafts loose were mounted into gear box

brake fluid level low

Pass 8 May 2015 93,609 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 93,609 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 79,936 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,780 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,747 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,563 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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YT55 NZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YT55 NZE, 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 YT55 NZE registered?

YT55 NZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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