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BX55 XPS

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XPS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,731 miles

Both front tyres perished but not exposing cords.

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

Offside Front Brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 68,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres perished but not exposing cords.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where centre section joins rear section. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator lights turning white.

both rear tyres lightly perishing through tread pattern.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator lights turning white.

both rear tyres lightly perishing through tread pattern.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,536 miles

engine oil sump weeping and damp.(corroded).

very slight play in steering wheel to coloum .

both front brake disc braking surface in very poor condition.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 48,279 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,307 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake pads getting low approx 3 to 5 thousand miles left.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 15,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 11,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ecu. light malfunctioning

Fail 16 Jan 2009 11,033 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ecu. light malfunctioning

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 XPS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

BX55 XPS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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