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SC55 BXS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,838 mi
Last recorded48,838 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BXS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn heavy on outer shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak, possibly from rocker cover gasket

oil level low

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,390 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 45,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,859 miles

Slight perishing on swivel boots

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,477 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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SC55 BXS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC55 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 SC55 BXS registered?

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

Is SC55 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 BXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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