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MK55 HGU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,574 mi
Last recorded111,574 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 HGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,574 miles

front disc inner faces rusted

handbrake efficiency just meets minimum requirements

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge - close to legal limit

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge - close to having cords exposed

Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,574 miles

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

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

front disc inner faces rusted

handbrake efficiency just meets minimum requirements

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge - close to legal limit

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge - close to having cords exposed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,828 miles

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,828 miles

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

handbrake just meets minimum requirements

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,585 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,573 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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))

front disc inner faces rusted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,052 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE - CLOSE TO INNER CORDS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,351 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,346 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyre scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,449 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK55 HGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK55 HGU, 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 MK55 HGU registered?

MK55 HGU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 HGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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