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YX55 ZUA

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,271 mi
Last recorded76,271 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 ZUA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,659 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,659 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from the engine

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,473 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,473 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,606 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,257 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2011 32,257 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,306 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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YX55 ZUA is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

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

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