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HJ55 SYW

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,701 mi
Last recorded138,701 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SYW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 135,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,248 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 127,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre perished at repair plug in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded adjacent to O/S/R spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,234 miles

Clutch pedal operation abit stiff

O/S/R end inner sill area starting to get abit corroded

Rear chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath worn away and corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath worn away and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,143 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2012 28,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,036 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 SYW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

HJ55 SYW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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