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YY54 UTU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,524 mi
Last recorded56,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 UTU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 56,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,050 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 51,651 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 47,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,681 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,349 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 39,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,063 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,157 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,011 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 14,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 14,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front outer brake pads 65%- 70% worn

Fail 23 Dec 2008 12,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front outer brake pads 65%- 70% worn

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,394 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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YY54 UTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY54 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY54 UTU registered?

YY54 UTU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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