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YH55 HCG

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HCG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,604 miles

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to sub frame & rear axle

headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to sub frame & rear axle

headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,723 miles

corrosion to subframe

headlamp lenses faded

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,723 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to subframe

headlamp lenses faded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,561 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,155 miles

cracks to n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,460 miles

front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,460 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,603 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) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,591 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,717 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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YH55 HCG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YH55 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH55 HCG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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