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NL55 CXZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,270 mi
Last recorded105,270 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 CXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

front exhaust bracket snapped

sump corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipe split

front exhaust bracket snapped

sump corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,285 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,285 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,667 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,045 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 14,045 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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NL55 CXZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NL55 CXZ, 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 NL55 CXZ registered?

NL55 CXZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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