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HY55 YML

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YML
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 96,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,699 miles

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

rear offside tyre worn (very close to legal limit)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,118 miles

front nearside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

front offside + nearside tyres edges worn (close to legal limit)

rear offside tyre outer edge worn / perished /small splits in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,913 miles

front brake pads worn

front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

front subframe rusty

rear offside tyre perished

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

front brake pads worn

front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

front subframe rusty

rear offside tyre perished

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,032 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,026 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,851 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,142 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 25,142 miles

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

Nearside 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 YML is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

HY55 YML is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is HY55 YML safe to buy?

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