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EX55 HXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 86,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,033 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,033 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,080 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 50,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,324 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Minor oil leak.

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 42,324 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,516 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre is cracking.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,464 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads are getting low.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 HXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EX55 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

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

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