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MK55 NUW

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NUW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 81,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,632 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to do emissions due to vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet catch sticks open

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,530 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspention arm bush

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Fail 2 Dec 2016 52,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower suspention arm bush

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,748 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,748 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,859 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,274 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,274 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,415 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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MK55 NUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MK55 NUW, 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 MK55 NUW registered?

MK55 NUW is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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