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KX55 UTG

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 UTG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,835 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 3 separate places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,183 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.068 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.98 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 231 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,349 miles

Osf coil spring broken on bottom tip but still functioning as intended

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 49,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,164 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 24 Nov 2009 28,308 miles

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

radiator leaking (strongly advice)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,308 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

radiator leaking (strongly advice)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,501 miles

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

oil level low mark

Fail 28 Nov 2008 18,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level low mark

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 UTG is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

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

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