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HJ55 LYH

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,174 mi
Last recorded55,174 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LYH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,496 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,655 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,989 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advises baby seats in back

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,238 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,238 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 9,831 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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HJ55 LYH 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 HJ55 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

HJ55 LYH is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is HJ55 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 LYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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