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PF55 BWX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,903 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil sump corroded

nearside front brake hose twisted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil sump corroded

nearside front brake hose twisted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet catch requires service

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake hose incorrectly routed

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to perish

Sump corroded and leaking

Windscreen wipers smearing, not quite bad enough to fail

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,513 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,371 miles

radiator electric cooling fan is bent/out of balance

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator electric cooling fan is bent/out of balance

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,384 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 27,080 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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PF55 BWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PF55 BWX, 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 PF55 BWX registered?

PF55 BWX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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