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YX55 ZRG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,385 mi
Last recorded111,385 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,385 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside and nearside center floors corroded

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 107,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,874 miles

oil leak from sump on engine

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,874 miles

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

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

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

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)

oil leak from sump on engine

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,314 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 73,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,937 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,060 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,060 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 11 Oct 2010 35,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 ZRG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX55 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

YX55 ZRG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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