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LX55 RCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

steering warning light illuminated to indicate a fault

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,631 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

steering warning light illuminated to indicate a fault

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,670 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,670 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,571 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,353 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outter wall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,897 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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LX55 RCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX55 RCV, 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 LX55 RCV registered?

LX55 RCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LX55 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 RCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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