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PX55 TCZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,703 mi
Last recorded87,703 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,104 miles

under sealed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,630 miles

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

body and brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion

front shocker tops are slightly sticking

repairs are heavily undersealed

slight knock on rear when driven

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

body and brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion

front shocker tops are slightly sticking

slight knock on rear when driven

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,507 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 40,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,718 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 39,718 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,557 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,238 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 35,238 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,268 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,558 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,680 miles

exhaust rear silencer showing slight signs of corrosion

front brake pads showing sings of wear

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,960 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 16,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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PX55 TCZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PX55 TCZ, 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 PX55 TCZ registered?

PX55 TCZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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