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SC55 BXF

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BXF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 126,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,111 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 125,105 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak sump pan heavily corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,281 miles

Oil leak from sump. ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 120,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from sump. ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

drivers seat cover insecure

oil leak at engine

sump corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,131 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 87,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,568 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 69,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,882 miles

nearside front spring broken at immediate end

Fail 15 Dec 2012 53,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front spring broken at immediate end

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,799 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 42,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 35,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,694 miles

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

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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SC55 BXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC55 BXF, 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 SC55 BXF registered?

SC55 BXF is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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