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YH55 HWS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,322 mi
Last recorded68,322 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,322 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,317 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,608 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,293 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,207 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,842 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 32,841 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,774 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,680 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

underside steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 21,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,324 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 HWS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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