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HV55 AZU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AZU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,981 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,158 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary repair to exhaust flexi

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened can be seen through wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 41,465 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 8 May 2018 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 30 May 2017 37,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,746 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 26,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2012 15,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre, starting to crack up on tread due to age

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,943 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 11,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,511 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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HV55 AZU 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 77.3%.

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 HV55 AZU, 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 HV55 AZU registered?

HV55 AZU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HV55 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 AZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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