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SC55 BXZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,222 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,221 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 94,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake hoses appear incorrectly fitted, very close to road wheels

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,749 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 72,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub/frame (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub/frame (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,896 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,892 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 34,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,952 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front top strut bearing rough when rotated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 27,952 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front top strut bearing rough when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,647 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,300 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,392 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 14,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,109 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 10,109 miles

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

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

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

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 BXZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

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

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