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PF55 BXV

2005 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 BXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,028 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 85,883 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to major leak centre pipe (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 67,916 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,998 miles

front windscreen has small chip in it

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,292 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,732 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 20,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe plastic covered

Fail 5 Jan 2010 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe plastic covered

Pass 12 Jan 2009 5,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 5,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BXV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

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

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