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RA55 BSX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,298 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,697 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

damage to o/s/f wing

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance of 28%

genral corrosion to underside of vechicle

slight movement in lower ball joinrs

wipers poor

Fail 5 Dec 2014 63,697 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

damage to o/s/f wing

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance of 28%

age cracking to suspension rubbers

genral corrosion to underside of vechicle

slight movement in lower ball joinrs

wipers poor

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,991 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,602 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 4,989 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 4,989 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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RA55 BSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA55 BSX, 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 RA55 BSX registered?

RA55 BSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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