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FV55 NFE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car has corosion present on underside

Fail 14 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car has corosion present on underside

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,364 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND WORN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND WORN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper split ends

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,203 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting shocker (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper split ends

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,003 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 54,003 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,744 miles

Front tyres starting to crack and n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

all suspension springs rusty

underbody rust

Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,744 miles

Front tyres starting to crack and n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all suspension springs rusty

underbody rust

Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,972 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)

air bag turned off

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,589 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,934 miles

air bag warning lamp on dash

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning lamp on dash

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

rear exhaust tailpipe holed and corroded.corrosion on middle exhaust

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,945 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,606 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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FV55 NFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV55 NFE, 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 FV55 NFE registered?

FV55 NFE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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