CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ55 SYG

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,702 mi
Last recorded121,702 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SYG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Offside parking brake effort low

Fail 6 Sep 2019 121,702 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,154 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 103,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch surface corrosion

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

welds on c.a.t deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2017 103,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch surface corrosion

Offside Rear bump stop adrift

welds on c.a.t deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 95,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,319 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 May 2015 85,319 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,475 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ55 SYG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 SYG, 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

How do I check the history of HJ55 SYG?

You can check the full history of HJ55 SYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ55 SYG registered?

HJ55 SYG is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is HJ55 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 SYG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ55 SYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ55 SYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.