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HJ55 LXP

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,885 mi
Last recorded108,885 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LXP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 108,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner track rod ball joint slightly worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/r bumper panel & reflector missing

Fail 20 May 2016 108,885 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner track rod ball joint slightly worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r bumper panel & reflector missing

Pass 11 May 2015 97,625 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 97,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,642 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,642 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 78,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,102 miles

front brake discs coorroded[both]

Fail 11 May 2012 70,896 miles

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

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

front brake discs coorroded[both]

Pass 16 May 2011 60,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,158 miles

mobile phone holder impedes indicator switch when main beam headlamps selected.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

mobile phone holder impedes indicator switch when main beam headlamps selected.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,971 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn low on outer edges. size = 165/55.15.V.

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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HJ55 LXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 HJ55 LXP, 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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HJ55 LXP is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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