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HX55 BDU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BDU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,325 miles

child seats fitted

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted

front tyres close to limits & worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,848 miles

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

Offside rear light lens damage

Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to drivers side rear light cluster

engine air box insecure on mounts

front number plate damaged

passenger side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 87,278 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 79,327 miles

Front Number Plate Broken

Front Subframe Slight Corrosion

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,327 miles

Front Number Plate Broken

Front Subframe Slight Corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,725 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,118 miles

passenger side rear tyre unevenly worn

severe oil loss

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

passenger side rear tyre unevenly worn

severe oil loss

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,395 miles

OIL LEAKS!!!

rad cap missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAKS!!!

rad cap missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,119 miles

o/s rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2009 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,264 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 32,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HX55 BDU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HX55 BDU, 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 HX55 BDU registered?

HX55 BDU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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