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YX55 ZSV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 ZSV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 88,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheated was failing on co lambda and hydrocarbons (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre’s worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,158 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,715 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,238 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Bumper and headlight damaged but not sharp

Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Bumper and headlight damaged but not sharp

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,301 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working earthing, all lights operating (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,342 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly

offside front tyre tread worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,826 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,275 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 35,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,012 miles

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 ZSV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

YX55 ZSV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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