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LS55 SXU

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 SXU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,590 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 118,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 113,780 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 110,612 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,722 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 100,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,651 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,279 miles

brake fluid level getting low.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 29,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 27,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,409 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,660 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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LS55 SXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS55 SXU, 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 LS55 SXU registered?

LS55 SXU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LS55 SXU safe to buy?

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