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HJ55 SZG

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,523 mi
Last recorded163,523 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 163,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 163,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,267 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 155,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,364 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 128,364 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SZG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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