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LX55 RFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,232 miles

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,757 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,110 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s font tyre worn on inner edge suggest wheel alighnment check.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,388 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

it would appear that the tracking of the vehicle is incorrect given the wear pattern on both front tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,274 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)

it would appear that the tracking of the vehicle is incorrect given the wear pattern on both front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,392 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)

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 RFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX55 RFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 RFE registered?

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

Is LX55 RFE safe to buy?

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