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FV54 NLK

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NLK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,456 miles

front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Sep 2019 51,456 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

body under tray fitted obscuring inspection of brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 50,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,513 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,513 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)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,277 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 42,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,198 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,142 miles

Rear 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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FV54 NLK is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV54 NLK, 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 FV54 NLK registered?

FV54 NLK is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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