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PJ55 BXW

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BXW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,917 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 95,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,965 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 87,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,589 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,375 miles

Front brakes look to be getting low,

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face, (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,064 miles

play in column

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,909 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,819 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 27,819 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

esp and hill hold warning lights on constantly indicating a fault on both systems

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,860 miles

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

rear damper units have worn top mounts and have slight movement.

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 BXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ55 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

PJ55 BXW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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