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YX55 OEU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,164 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake just met requirements

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear handbrake just met requirements

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sun visor faulty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sun visor faulty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,764 miles

front brake pads approx 70 percent worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake pads approx 70 percent worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,474 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 30,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,377 miles

Nearside 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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YX55 OEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX55 OEU, 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 YX55 OEU registered?

YX55 OEU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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