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NL55 GCV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,709 mi
Last recorded76,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,350 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 59,325 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,439 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall scuffed & perishing.

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall scuffed & perishing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front & rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2011 38,301 miles

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

rear tyres perrished and deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2011 38,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

discs corroded

rear tyres perrished and deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

rear tyres heavoly cracked and perished,origional tyres

sat nav holder stuck on windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,340 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly runflat

Fail 3 Sep 2008 24,340 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly runflat

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 GCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

NL55 GCV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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