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PE55 TXN

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 TXN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 82,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tow bar obscuring number plate

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 78,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

both headlamp lens misted

general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,489 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 71,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 66,599 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source 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 absorber bush deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,023 miles

Nearside Headlight mount slight damage.

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

Offside Wiper linkage slightly worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,939 miles

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,270 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,638 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 44,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,250 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,842 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,649 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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PE55 TXN is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PE55 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

PE55 TXN is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 TXN safe to buy?

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