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PF55 BXH

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,613 mi
Last recorded79,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BXH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 79,613 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,088 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,083 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,902 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in seat back rest.

Offside Rear Upper bump stop insercure.

Rear Rubber exhaust mounting weak.

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Play in seat back rest.

Offside Rear Upper bump stop insercure.

Rear Both rear handbrake cables weak,

Rear Rubber exhaust mounting weak.

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,632 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,935 miles

Both front wearing on the inner edge.

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

Fail 27 May 2015 43,935 miles

Both front wearing on the inner edge.

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion/pitting front dics (inner face0

Fail 3 Jun 2014 38,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion/pitting front dics (inner face0

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,824 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,952 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front seat back rest worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,550 miles

passenger front seat, back rest slightly insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2009 17,737 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,275 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 BXH is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

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

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