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BX55 UXK

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UXK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 86,203 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 86,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2017 79,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,491 miles

Oil leak

battery clamp defective

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,219 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,842 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,224 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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BX55 UXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX55 UXK, 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 BX55 UXK registered?

BX55 UXK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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