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HW55 EHS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,264 mi
Last recorded112,264 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EHS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle attachments corroded

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2025 112,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle attachments corroded

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2023 110,733 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 77,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section [ will need attention soon ] noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 77,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section [ will need attention soon ] noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] will need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,637 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silancer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silancer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 51,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,668 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,565 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 40,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,537 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,902 miles

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

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

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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HW55 EHS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW55 EHS, 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 HW55 EHS registered?

HW55 EHS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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