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HY55 KYE

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

157,202 mi
Last recorded157,202 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 KYE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,202 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Fail 20 Aug 2025 157,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2024 151,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s headlamp broken

Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,330 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s headlamp broken

Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,914 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,963 miles

minor blow exhaust flange

bonnet latch faulty

front subframe corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 141,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet latch faulty

front subframe corroded

minor blow exhaust flange

Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,380 miles

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to n/s rear inner arch

Fail 7 Sep 2021 137,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polish (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires polish (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to n/s rear inner arch

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,412 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 126,968 miles

engine oil leaks/drips visible

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade worn

various tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 May 2019 126,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leaks/drips visible

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade worn

various tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2018 123,476 miles

engine oily/slight leak

front tyres worn very low on edges/generally worn low

headlamp lens's poor

oil not registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT

rear brakes squeal/noisy

rear wiper blade worn

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 May 2018 123,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oily/slight leak

front tyres worn very low on edges/generally worn low

headlamp lens's poor

oil not registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT

rear brakes squeal/noisy

rear wiper blade worn

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 May 2017 112,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2016 107,439 miles

Front Head lamp lens covers deteriorating (Both)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 107,439 miles

Front Head lamp lens covers deteriorating (Both)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 96,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 85,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,501 miles

All tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 65,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,965 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,965 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY55 KYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

HY55 KYE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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