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FY55 HGL

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HGL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,820 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,948 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,183 miles

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

part of brake pipes obscured by plastic cover

Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,131 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

part of brake pipes obscured by plastic cover

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,447 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,843 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 24,843 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,384 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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FY55 HGL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY55 HGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 HGL registered?

FY55 HGL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FY55 HGL safe to buy?

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