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YH55 HWX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,377 mi
Last recorded82,377 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,174 miles

Bad oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,174 miles

Bad oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,375 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer swidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,925 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,313 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,309 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)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,415 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 HWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

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

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