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PK55 HVM

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 HVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 145,171 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ step/ floor surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both outer upper flexible brake hoses & brake pipe ends rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,171 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ step/ floor surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both outer upper flexible brake hoses & brake pipe ends rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 6 Sep 2024 143,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,519 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 105,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 105,759 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,996 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 95,996 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-60-14 inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coil springs likely to affect braking or steering

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,219 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,261 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,026 miles

check loose o/s/f door

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,624 miles

rear blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,465 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)

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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PK55 HVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PK55 HVM, 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 PK55 HVM registered?

PK55 HVM is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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