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YY55 DZP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DZP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 91,516 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,217 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,199 miles

Brake pipes underneath covered with undertray

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)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,198 miles

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

Brake pipes underneath covered with undertray

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)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,024 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 52,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,101 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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YY55 DZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 YY55 DZP, 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 YY55 DZP registered?

YY55 DZP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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