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FE55 XJU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,186 mi
Last recorded64,186 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,186 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides/boots/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses/fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front all suspension components/corroding

Front subframe/corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/beam/corroding

Rear exhaust/corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2025 64,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides/boots/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses/fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front all suspension components/corroding

Front subframe/corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle/beam/corroding

Rear exhaust/corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe slightly corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,943 miles

Front sub frame salt corrosion

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 30,968 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 29,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 25,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 25,816 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 23,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre as small surface cuts all over the tyre which looks like is perishing

Pass 26 May 2010 20,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 20,402 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,151 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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FE55 XJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE55 XJU, 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 FE55 XJU registered?

FE55 XJU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FE55 XJU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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