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YL05 HXJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,528 mi
Last recorded40,528 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 35,553 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 34,133 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,082 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,807 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,431 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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YL05 HXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL05 HXJ, 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 YL05 HXJ registered?

YL05 HXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YL05 HXJ safe to buy?

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Does YL05 HXJ have outstanding finance?

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