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KX55 USC

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,448 mi
Last recorded88,448 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 USC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 88,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor condition. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,416 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor condition. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor corroded surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,734 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor corroded surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 55,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2013 51,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 46,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 46,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 4 May 2011 42,068 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front & offside front discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2010 38,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 1 May 2009 31,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,165 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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KX55 USC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KX55 USC, 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 KX55 USC registered?

KX55 USC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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