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NJ55 YJZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,075 mi
Last recorded76,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 YJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,023 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 74,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,002 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,456 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,447 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres edges wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,509 miles

nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,509 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,589 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,589 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,800 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,796 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,333 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NJ55 YJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black 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 NJ55 YJZ, 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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NJ55 YJZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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