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YT55 TYH

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 TYH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

coolant fan noisy when cuts in

n/s/r side light dim

wipers not tested

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

coolant fan noisy when cuts in

n/s/r side light dim

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,342 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear shock absorber top mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,525 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some items

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front number plate is damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some items

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,532 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear w/blade split

Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,447 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear w/blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,852 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)

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 TYH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

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

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