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YH55 HBU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,812 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 108,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,683 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,406 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 50,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,127 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,141 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 27,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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YH55 HBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH55 HBU, 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 YH55 HBU registered?

YH55 HBU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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