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MT55 BXJ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,638 miles

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

check engine lamp on

Fail 4 Jun 2018 85,638 miles

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

check engine lamp on

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,859 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,391 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers split

front exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,089 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,469 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 46,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off side front tyre only just legal on point of test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,134 miles

off side front tyre only just legal on point of test

Pass 26 May 2011 44,166 miles

slight wear offside front tyre inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,486 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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MT55 BXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT55 BXJ, 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 MT55 BXJ registered?

MT55 BXJ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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