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BX55 UXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,046 mi
Last recorded82,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,046 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.80 mm on the inner groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.10 mm on the outer groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1.50 mm on the outer groove. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.80 mm on the inner groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.10 mm on the outer groove. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,310 miles

Nearside seat willnot adjust

Offside seat willnot tilt

Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,310 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside seat willnot adjust

Offside seat willnot tilt

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,999 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside headlamp image/ pattern is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/ cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside headlamp image/ pattern is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/ cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside door check strap incomplete

parking brake efficiency requirements just met at 19%

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 66,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,983 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade deteriorated- non testable item

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,727 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 UXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UXU, 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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BX55 UXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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