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SH55 BXY

2005 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BXY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,626 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,516 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,220 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,219 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,871 miles

N/s/f wiper too long

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2015 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

N/s/f wiper too long

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,896 miles

O/s/f wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

O/s/f wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 29,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SH55 BXY is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Turquoise 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 SH55 BXY, 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 SH55 BXY registered?

SH55 BXY is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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