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EX55 FXB

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlight beam pattern slightly blurred

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlight beam pattern slightly blurred

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,459 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlight beam pattern slightly blurred

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlight beam pattern slightly blurred

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,096 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,090 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,776 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,080 miles

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure on lower fixing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light on dashboard, also a passenger airbag has been turned off as amber lamp on dashboard indicating so (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,297 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre on middle

nail on offside rear tyre on edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre on middle

nail on offside rear tyre on edge

nearside headlamp air not tested

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,363 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 29,271 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,560 miles

both rear tyres cracking offside front tyre has small cut but not showing cord

Fail 20 Jan 2012 25,560 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)

both rear tyres cracking offside front tyre has small cut but not showing cord

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 12,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,260 miles

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

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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EX55 FXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX55 FXB, 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 EX55 FXB registered?

EX55 FXB is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EX55 FXB safe to buy?

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