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YY55 DZS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,680 mi
Last recorded53,680 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DZS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened locking nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 53,657 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both , no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2021 50,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,209 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,203 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge and cut to outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

crack nearside windscreen

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,405 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 42,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear tyres beginning to crack and perrish

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 31,375 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,433 miles

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

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

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 DZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY55 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

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

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