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MT55 BXL

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,817 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-body/Suspension/Chassis/Brake components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,773 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,407 miles

Brake warning light staying on

Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,407 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Brake warning light staying on

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,195 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on innner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2011 28,195 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on innner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,189 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,039 miles

slight damege to o/s/rear bumper .

Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,038 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

slight damege to o/s/rear bumper .

Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,585 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 13,585 miles

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

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

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 BXL is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

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

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