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HJ55 SZF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,571 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,031 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,476 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,811 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,907 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,367 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,367 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,702 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,138 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,255 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,103 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 SZF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ55 SZF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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