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LX55 XCE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 95,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,398 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear spring cups on axle corroded

Exhaust cracked on catalyst

Oil filter extremely corroded needs replacement

Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,398 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear spring cups on axle corroded

Exhaust cracked on catalyst

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil filter extremely corroded needs replacement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,761 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 80,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2018 80,966 miles

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both sides,,,, upper bushes (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,002 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 71,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,712 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 61,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,935 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished!

Offside rear tyre slightly perished!

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,296 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 XCE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

LX55 XCE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LX55 XCE safe to buy?

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