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YY55 LUL

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,101 mi
Last recorded139,101 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LUL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,101 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 139,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 131,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 130,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,554 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 126,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

cooling fan not cutting in

engine missfire

management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 119,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 119,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,077 miles

cooling radiator leaking slightly

engine running hot

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,521 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 LUL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LUL, 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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YY55 LUL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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