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BX55 XPB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 129,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 128,889 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,798 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

has major oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 123,917 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 115,813 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,635 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 86,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 55,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 12,743 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XPB 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 55%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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