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HY55 YLO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,524 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 102,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,051 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,462 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,400 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,869 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,034 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,865 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,694 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,068 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 YLO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

HY55 YLO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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