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NL55 GFU

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 104,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 104,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

items removed from drivers view

ltd inspection to brake pipes plastic shrouds fitted

nearside rear tyre running off inner edge close too legal limit

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

items removed from drivers view

ltd inspection to brake pipes plastic shrouds fitted

nearside rear tyre running off inner edge close too legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,178 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,596 miles

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

front exhaust deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

front exhaust deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,623 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,048 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,322 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,144 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 14 Aug 2008 25,182 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 GFU is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL55 GFU 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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