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EX55 HYS

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HYS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 120,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,281 miles

both front headlamps crazing

Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,808 miles

3 wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear tyres badly cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,425 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,402 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 106,603 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,603 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,949 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,610 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,395 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 94,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,942 miles

Front wiper blades smeary.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,942 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Rear exhaust section heavily 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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EX55 HYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX55 HYS, 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 EX55 HYS registered?

EX55 HYS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EX55 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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