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HY55 KXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,772 mi
Last recorded50,772 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 KXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,791 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre split on wall

Rear axle/coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box seam blowing

Front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,136 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner driveshft oil seal slight oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded/hole /slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,518 miles

Offside Front Outer brake disc surface corroded (caliper seized)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2017 45,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer brake disc surface corroded (caliper seized)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

off side front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 44,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,997 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,997 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,858 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,118 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,916 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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HY55 KXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

HY55 KXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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