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YH55 HCJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HCJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,243 miles

Front Cannot access under the bonnet

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre is cracking on side wall

Rear Rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,590 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,177 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,887 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,180 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,179 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,862 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,201 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH55 HCJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YH55 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

YH55 HCJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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