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BX55 XPJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,520 mi
Last recorded89,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,801 miles

All 4 anti roll bar rubbers worn

Center exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,167 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 78,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,732 miles

Front discs worn

Minor leak of gases backbox

Rear tyres perished

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,814 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight play in track rod end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both sides perishing and cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,239 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 48,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 29,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,751 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 XPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX55 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

BX55 XPJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BX55 XPJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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