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NG55 HSX

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 HSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,587 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 53,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,200 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,842 miles

slight corrosion on front subframe

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

front tyres different size to rear tyres

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s outer door lock faulty

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack end

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,812 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine managment light on

front tyres different size to rear tyres

n/s outer door lock faulty

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 36,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,022 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,049 miles

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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NG55 HSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NG55 HSX, 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 NG55 HSX registered?

NG55 HSX is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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