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BD55 RAX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RAX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 81,760 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak just starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak just starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,849 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,907 miles

nearside windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Fail 1 Apr 2017 63,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,338 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 52,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

blow from exhaust middle section

both front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 47,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,851 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,952 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 17,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,453 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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BD55 RAX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD55 RAX, 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 BD55 RAX registered?

BD55 RAX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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