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EX55 FXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper missing

Fail 1 May 2013 66,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 May 2012 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,060 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades in poor condition

Exhaust backbox has slight leak of gasses and corroded

Front brake pads wearing close to minimum thickness

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated borderline

Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,680 miles

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

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

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

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 FXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 FXL registered?

EX55 FXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EX55 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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