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YH55 HVZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,322 mi
Last recorded82,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,322 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

subfram corrotion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

subfram corrotion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,843 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 40,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2011 35,759 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 35,755 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres splitting in tread.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 17,396 miles

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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YH55 HVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 HVZ registered?

YH55 HVZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is YH55 HVZ safe to buy?

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