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SC55 BXX

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,121 miles

engine mangment light

Fail 28 Aug 2017 119,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mangment light

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,484 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2016 110,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front bumper support bar damaged

radiator insecure

tailgate latch insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front bumper support bar damaged

radiator insecure

tailgate latch insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,847 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to tread bars

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,847 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and to tread bars

brake pads not visualy checked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,897 miles

rear tyres wearing off on outer edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres wearing off on outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Radiator insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 53,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 36,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,185 miles

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

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 BXX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

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

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