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NL55 CZS

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,722 miles

Oil leak engine ()

diff oil leak

gearbox noisie

Fail 16 Jan 2018 99,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

diff oil leak

gearbox noisie

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,454 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 93,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s/f fluctuating excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine oil leak from sump/filter area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner face excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 85,619 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator slightly insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,512 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 57,994 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,994 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 CZS is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL55 CZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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