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HJ55 LXY

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,619 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 94,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 83,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 83,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 75,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,926 miles

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

OSF TYRE HAS CUT IN CENTRE TREAD

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,754 miles

only o/s front wheel trim fitted at time of testing.

rear wiper blade torn.

underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / rear exhaust joint small leak.

no n/s wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre / rear exhaust joint small leak.

no n/s wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc,s started to deteriorate on surface area,s

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel low

no n/s wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,409 miles

no n/s front wheeltrim fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,371 miles

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

slight damage to off side rear tyre side wall

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 LXY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ55 LXY, 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 HJ55 LXY registered?

HJ55 LXY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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