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HY55 KWV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 KWV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,482 miles

Front Both front plastic Headlamp lenses deteriorateed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Cracked ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Top Mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Top Mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,475 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Both front plastic Headlamp lenses deteriorateed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Cracked ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Top Mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Top Mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

horn sound

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,346 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake to floor pan (1.1.15 (f))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,973 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,594 miles

nearside front tyre close to mot limits in places

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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HY55 KWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HY55 KWV, 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 HY55 KWV registered?

HY55 KWV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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