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YY55 EAP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,473 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

nearside front tyre getting low on tread 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread 2mm

offside front tyre getting low on tread 2.5mm

slight exhaust blow from middle/rear join

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,316 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,688 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 EAP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

YY55 EAP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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