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HY55 YLU

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,804 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 79,797 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,381 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,520 miles

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

slightly out of shape n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,489 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 YLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY55 YLU, 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 HY55 YLU registered?

HY55 YLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is HY55 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 YLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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