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LX55 RFJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 117,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,827 miles

front d bushes worn

rear brake hoses corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

headlamp lenses discolouring

slight leak from rad

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant stains on radiator

Drivers door check strap worn

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front roll bar "d" bushes perishing

Gear linkage stiff

NS hand brake cable casing split and corroding

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,566 miles

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

wiper blades weak

Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

headlamp lenses discoloured

wiper blades weak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,574 miles

A/F stain on rad

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

drivers door check strap worn

gearshift stiff

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,519 miles

anti-freeze stain on radiator

headlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns weak

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,519 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

anti-freeze stain on radiator

headlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns weak

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,665 miles

anti freeze stain on radiator

drivers door check strap worn

headlamp lenses discolouring

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,821 miles

A/F stain on rad

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,150 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,199 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,919 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 18 Aug 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,483 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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LX55 RFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

LX55 RFJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is LX55 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 RFJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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