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HW55 EJV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,677 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Are Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Image Is Slightly Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Image Is Slightly Poor Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm Is Slightly Deteriorated/Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% Imbalance Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,203 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,606 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,676 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,885 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 11,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 EJV registered?

HW55 EJV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HW55 EJV safe to buy?

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