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YH55 HWZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,502 mi
Last recorded54,502 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 54,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

general corrosion to chassis & suspension

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,000 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,000 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,121 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,348 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS.

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

Fail 10 Sep 2016 49,348 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,306 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,299 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)

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 HWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

YH55 HWZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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