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YY55 EAJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,521 mi
Last recorded168,521 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 168,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 160,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,755 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perish

Rear silencer heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perish

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Rear silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,903 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 120,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 107,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,790 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,389 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate not very secure on bumper

front wiper blades split on ends

nearside front door stiff to open from outside

offside rear brake disc inner surface badly corroded & pitted

some sideplay in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Dec 2009 63,169 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 63,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,878 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

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 EAJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

YY55 EAJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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