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NL55 GCZ

2005 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 123,113 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,755 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,397 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear exhaust touching body

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,355 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,343 miles

offside front tyre is wearing down

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,343 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 76,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

reflector in bumber at n/s/rear is missing,but has another one built into light unit.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,237 miles

reflector in bumber at n/s/rear is missing,but has another one built into light unit.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,058 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,249 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 GCZ is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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