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PE55 TXC

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 TXC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG advisory (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 130,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From center baffle back (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG advisory (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

glow plug light flashes when vehicle starts up

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 29 Jan 2015 118,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

glow plug light flashes when vehicle starts up

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,931 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,928 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 90,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,358 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,636 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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PE55 TXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE55 TXC, 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 PE55 TXC registered?

PE55 TXC is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is PE55 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 TXC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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