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LR55 NLU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,829 mi
Last recorded42,829 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 NLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,829 miles

front subframe surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Jan 2024 42,829 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,874 miles

rear bumper supports corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 36,405 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,700 miles

vehicle underside corroded (front subframe, suspension arms, sill backing panels, rear bumper supports etc )but not to excess

Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion o/s/r upper wheel arch and fuel pipe support bracket. very close to limit but still sucure

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

heavy corrosion n/s/r bumper mount but still secure at this time

play o/s/f door hinge and also knocking noise from check strap

Fail 12 Dec 2019 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion o/s/r upper wheel arch and fuel pipe support bracket. very close to limit but still sucure

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

heavy corrosion n/s/r bumper mount but still secure at this time

play o/s/f door hinge and also knocking noise from check strap

Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,991 miles

corrosion starting various places under vehicle and o/s/r upper inner arch. Advise wax oil

Fail 6 Dec 2018 30,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting various places under vehicle and o/s/r upper inner arch. Advise wax oil

Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,211 miles

surface corrosion starting on front sub frame and various under side components including suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,584 miles

Both front suspension arm back bushes slightly deteriated

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Surface corrosion on font subframe , rear axle and parts on underside

Fail 15 Dec 2015 28,584 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)

Both front suspension arm back bushes slightly deteriated

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Surface corrosion on font subframe , rear axle and parts on underside

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,201 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes deteriated and worn (advise replacement and at limit)

Both rear suspension springs corroded

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Play/room in both front inner steering rack joints

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fail 16 Dec 2014 27,201 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes deteriated and worn (advise replacement and at limit)

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Both rear tyres cracked and perished (advise at limit and replacement)

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Play/room in both front inner steering rack joints

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,749 miles

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly but not yet to excess

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 21,559 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 18,175 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 12,107 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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LR55 NLU 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR55 NLU, 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 LR55 NLU registered?

LR55 NLU is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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