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HJ55 LYO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

137,127 mi
Last recorded137,127 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LYO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,592 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 99,119 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,098 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer door handle faulty

gear stick lever surround and knob insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak, none in engine (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer door handle faulty

gear stick lever surround and knob insecure

Pass 8 May 2016 67,069 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 67,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 54,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 37,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,235 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,022 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,767 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 LYO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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