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NL55 CZE

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 103,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake performance ( 22% ) just meets the pass standard

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,736 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc inner surface is corroded reducing braking area

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,366 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc inner surface is corroded reducing braking area

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake disc inner surface corrodded reducing braking area

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall & roadwheel

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,632 miles

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

corrosion to rear floor pans

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner surface

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,414 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear floor pans

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner surface

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,299 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriarated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 53,116 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn badly edges

front flexi exhaust deteriarated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,253 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,178 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)

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr suspension damper corroded

nsr tyre perished

osr suspension damper corroded

osr tyre perished

Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

handbrake travel high

nsr suspension damper corroded

nsr tyre perished

osr suspension damper corroded

osr tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,807 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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NL55 CZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

NL55 CZE is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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