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PJ55 BXS

2005 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,175 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 102,175 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ADVISE, BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating.

ADVISE, BOTH front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, MARK ON FRONT SCREEN.

ADVISE, front passenger seat tilt mechanism inop to allow access to rear seats.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing at edges.

ADVISE, slight exhaust blow from rear join.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,728 miles

front screen marked,oil low,gearknob loose,cooling fan noisy,dash warning light intermittant.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,702 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front screen marked,oil low,gearknob loose,cooling fan noisy,dash warning light intermittant.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,530 miles

front windscreen marked,noise from engine,all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,857 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,566 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,269 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)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 35,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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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PJ55 BXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ55 BXS, 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 PJ55 BXS registered?

PJ55 BXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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